Abstract: An improved gutter bracket assembly attached to exposed rafters for supporting a gutter provides increased strength as well as flexibility in attaching to various types of rafters by including a pair of flanges that attach to lateral sides of a rafter. Thereby, greater attachment strength is achieved than typical at the open grain of the rafter end. Attachable front and back clips provide secure attachment after initial placement of the gutter is made.

Abstract: A system for filtering particles within a multiphase fluid that comprises a particulate phase is disclosed. The system comprises a first plurality of substantially parallel, substantially planar thin slabs separated by a predetermined distance to retain particles having a maximum cross-sectional dimension greater than the predetermined distance, and provides at least one flow path for at least part of the multiphase fluid. In one application, the system is used in connection with an electrochemical power source and components thereof, wherein the multiphase fluid comprises flowable fuel.

Abstract: A reference cell layout for use in a 1T/1C ferroelectric memory array includes a transistor of a first polarity type having a gate coupled to a reference word line and a current path coupled between a bit line and an internal cell node, a transistor of a second polarity type having a gate coupled to a pre-charge line and a current path coupled between a source of power supply voltage and the internal cell node, a shunt reference word line extending across the reference cell that is electrically isolated from the reference word line, the pre-charge line and the transistors within the physical boundary of the memory cell, and a ferroelectric capacitor coupled between the internal cell node and a reference plate line.

Abstract: A continuous bulk polymerization and esterification process includes continuously charging into a reaction zone at least one ethylenically unsaturated acid-functional monomer and at least one linear or branched chain alkanol having greater than 11 carbon atoms. The process includes maintaining a flow rate through the reaction zone sufficient to provide an average residence time of less than 60 minutes and maintaining a temperature in the reaction zone sufficient to produce a polymeric product incorporating at least some of the alkanol as an ester of the polymerized ethylenically unsaturated acid-functional monomer. The polymeric product is used in various processes to produce water-based compositions including emulsions and dispersions such as oil emulsions, wax dispersions, pigment dispersions, surfactants and coatings which contain the polymeric product.

Abstract: A method for fracturing subterranean coal formations by injecting air into the formation, igniting the coal, driving the fire away from the wellbore by injecting a cooling media into the burning formation adjacent the wellbore, and subsequently extinguishing the fire. The method allows fractionation and fracture crosion of subterranean coal formations and offers the benefit of increasing production of clean gas from the coal formation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivery of treatment chemicals to the bottom of the wellbore. The delivery system can be a chemical dispenser which can be attached to a plunger used in plunger lift operations, a plunger which has been impregnated with treatment chemicals, a plunger/dispenser apparatus which has an interface section for interfacing with the inside of the tubing and a dispenser section. Automatic recharging or reapplication of chemicals to the chemical delivery system can be accomplished with a chemical application assembly attached to the plunger manifold.

Abstract: Methods of and systems for filtering particles, whose largest cross-sectional dimension is greater than a predetermined distance, of a multiphase fluid that comprises a particulate phase are provided. The methods provide for a step for delivering the multiphase flowable fuel through filter means, wherein the filter means is for retaining particles of the particulate phase whose largest cross-sectional dimension is greater than a predetermined distance. The systems provide for means for retaining particles whose largest cross-sectional dimension is greater than a predetermined distance, and means for providing at least one flow path for at least part of the multiphase fluid. In one application, the methods and systems are used in connection with an electrochemical power source and components thereof.

Abstract: For use in a hospital or other medical facility, provided is a powered surgical instrument. The surgical instrument can be used by doctors and the like for the dissection of bone and tissue. The surgical instrument includes a disposable drive unit and a dissection tool. The drive unit is made of a moldable or non-machined material, such as plastic, which does not have to sustain repeated use and sterilization over an extended period of time.

Abstract: A flag-type signaling device for indicating the position of and enhance the visibility of the wearer, particularly while afloat in water. The device includes a first member defined, in one embodiment, by a flotation vest to be worn about the torso of a user, and a second member attached to or made as an integral part of the first member and cooperating therewith to form therebetween an interior region, a third member defined by a wedge-shaped element disposed within the interior region, and a visibility enhancing member extending downwardly within the interior region bearing against the wedge-shaped element such that the upper portion of the visibility enhancing member extends upwardly and divergingly rearwardly away from the rear of the user's head to reduce or prevent the potential of the visibility enhancing member striking the back or rear of the user's head while the device is worn by the user.

Abstract: In a ferroelectric memory cell having a plate line, a word line and a bit line coupled to a sense amplifier, a sensing method includes the steps of precharging the bit line to a logic one voltage, setting the word and plate lines to an initial logic zero voltage, stepping the word line from the initial logic zero voltage to the logic one voltage, stepping the plate line from the initial logic zero voltage to the logic one voltage, activating the sense amplifier to resolve voltage developed on the bit line to a full logic voltage while the word and plate lines are at the logic one voltage, and returning the word and plate lines to the initial logic zero voltage.

Abstract: A peripheral data acquisition, monitor, and adaptive control system is disclosed in which a personal computer (PC) and one or more input/output (I/O) Bridge devices interface signals from electronically-controlled devices to the PC via the keyboard port, thus permitting data, such as measurement data, to be automatically and directly entered into application programs such that the PC can take action and control outputs based upon the measurement data. A software control program is also disclosed which allows the user to configure the system for orienting the user as to which devices are being controlled, reading digital and analog inputs, making decisions based upon the information using specific user-defined conditions, and setting digital outputs. The system is also adapted to interface with a wireless or AC power-line transmission media.

Abstract: A peripheral data acquisition, monitor, and adaptive control system is disclosed in which a personal computer (PC) and one or more input/output (I/O) Bridge devices interface signals from electronically-controlled devices to the PC via the keyboard port, thus permitting data, such as measurement data, to be automatically and directly entered into application programs such that the PC can take action and control outputs based upon the measurement data. A software control program is also disclosed which allows the user to configure the system for orienting the user as to which devices are being controlled, reading digital and analog inputs, making decisions based upon the information using specific user-defined conditions, and setting digital outputs. The program will also keep track of all I/O events by storing them to a disk file.

Abstract: A peripheral data acquisition, monitor, and control device is disclosed which utilizes an Input/Output (I/O) Bridge device for interfacing signals from electronically-controlled peripheral devices to a personal computer (PC) via the keyboard port, thus permitting data, such as measurement data, to be automatically and directly entered into application programs such that the PC can take action and control outputs based upon the measurement data. The I/O Bridge device automatically inputs information into the host computer without having to manually type the information on the keyboard, and also interfaces with the host computer in order to monitor and control various real-world tasks, such as manufacturing functions.

Abstract: The peripheral data acquisition, transmission and control device provides means for inputting information into a computer without having to type the same therein or to receive information from a computer in order to guide various functions, such as manufacturing functions.

Abstract: A programmable flow control valve unit has a valve assembly with a solid state control cooperating with a programmable timing device to provide the operating mode for the purpose of operating the valve unit for a predetermined time period or periods in order to achieve the functioning of the valve assembly to thereby move a fluid such as a gas, a liquid, or a slurry to a particular place in a desired time pattern. The time periods may be set individually or by a repeat mode.

Abstract: A programmable flow control valve unit has a valve assembly with a solid state control cooperating with a programmable timing device to provide the operating mode for the purpose of operating the valve unit for a predetermined time period or periods in order to achieve the functioning of the valve assembly to thereby move a fluid such as a gas, a liquid, or a slurry to a particular place in a desired time pattern. The time periods may be set individually or by a repeat mode.

Abstract: A lock for a vehicle hood release prevents theft of the vehicle by being heavily armored and having a housing which is secured to a frame member within a vehicle with device cables protected by an armored tube passing from the passenger compartment, through the firewall and into the engine housing of the vehicle--with an appropriate switch wire or switch wires capable of reentering the passenger compartment from the engine housing by passing through the firewall to a switch or switches in the passenger compartment of the vehicle hidden at a plurality of secretive points.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated circuit device particularly of the type carrying multiple memory circuits or the like. The device incorporates a lead frame of the sort which includes an elongate metallic web and is characterized by the lead frame providing an integral seat or platform whereon is mounted a capacitor device which is connected or adapted to be connected in shunting relation of the power supply inputs to the integrated circuit device, whereby the capacitor provides a convenient mounting platform for the circuit bearing elements and also assures minimal lead lengths between the capacitor and the power supply inputs of the circuit bearing chip. Due to the shortness of such lead lengths and consequent reduction of the inductance reactance of the power supply circuit, efficient dampening of switching transients is achieved with the use of capacitors of much smaller values, in less area than heretofore required in external dampening applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an integrated circuit device comprising a lead frame having a ceramic capacitor mounted thereon and forming the support for a silicon chip bearing a multiplicity of circuits, including at least two power supply circuits namely a main power supply circuit and a secondary circuit. The capacitor is shunted across the terminals of the main power supply and the main power terminals of said IC chip. A conductive layer disposed atop the ceramic uppermost layer of the capacitor defines with the uppermost electrode of the capacitor, a second capacitive load of lesser value than the main capacitor, the said second capacitive load being shunted across the terminals of the secondary power supply and a secondary set of power terminals of said chip.