Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region. The neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the first beam that is oriented toward the second beam, and a second beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the second beam that is oriented toward the first beam. A plurality of internal cross members extend between and interconnect the first and second beam reinforcement structures. A fifth wheel plate is fixedly secured to and that extends between both the first and second beams. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel. The neck reinforcement structure allows for use of aluminum alloy beams with a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer.

Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region. The neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the first beam that is oriented toward the second beam, and a second beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the second beam that is oriented toward the first beam. A plurality of internal cross members extend between and interconnect the first and second beam reinforcement structures. A fifth wheel plate is fixedly secured to and that extends between both the first and second beams. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel. The neck reinforcement structure allows for use of aluminum alloy beams with a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer.

Abstract: A platform trailer neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure that includes: (i) a first beam inner insert connected to an inner side of the first beam; and, (ii) and a first beam outer insert connected to an outer side of the first beam. The neck reinforcement structure also includes a second beam reinforcement structure that includes: (i) a second beam inner insert connected to an inner side of the second beam; and, (ii) and a second beam outer insert connected to an outer side of the second beam. Internal cross members extend between and interconnect the first beam inner insert and the second beam inner insert. A first group of external cross members are located between the first beam outer insert and the left side rail, and a second group of external cross members are located between the second beam outer insert and the right side rail.

Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region. The neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the first beam that is oriented toward the second beam, and a second beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the second beam that is oriented toward the first beam. A plurality of internal cross members extend between and interconnect the first and second beam reinforcement structures. A fifth wheel plate is fixedly secured to and that extends between both the first and second beams. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel. The neck reinforcement structure allows for use of aluminum alloy beams with a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer.

Abstract: A platform trailer includes a neck reinforcement structure located in the neck region. The neck reinforcement structure includes a first beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the first beam that is oriented toward the second beam, and a second beam reinforcement structure located adjacent an inner side of the second beam that is oriented toward the first beam. A plurality of internal cross members extend between and interconnect the first and second beam reinforcement structures. A fifth wheel plate is fixedly secured to and that extends between both the first and second beams. A kingpin is connected to the fifth wheel plate and is adapted to be engaged by an associated tractor fifth wheel. The neck reinforcement structure allows for use of aluminum alloy beams with a reduced height in the neck region of the trailer.

Abstract: One aspect of an embodiment of the invention relates to a method for substantially mitigating identity fraud. The method comprises (1) transmitting a password to a centralized entity for verification of the subscriber, where the password is unique to a subscriber being a party to a financial transaction. The password is compared to stored information at the centralized entity. If a match is detected, a certificate is provided by the centralized agency. The certificate authorizes access to credit data of the subscriber.

Abstract: A body panel mounting system for a vehicle has panel supports, a hinge bar, a latch bar, a support bracket, fastening collars, fastening brackets, and fasteners. The panel supports are coupled to the body panel and are adapted to receive the hinge bar and the latch bar. The support bracket is attached to the vehicle chassis and is adapted to removeably receive the hinge bar. The fastening collars slideably couple to the latch bar. The fastening brackets are coupled to the chassis of the vehicle and are adapted to receive the fasteners. The fastener couples the latch bar to the vehicle chassis via the fastening collars.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a data replication policy engine for use with a storage network. The storage network includes a first storage network, a second storage network and a wide area network. The data replication policy engine includes a monitor and analyze aspect and a corrective action aspect. The monitor and analyze aspect is adapted to be operably coupled to at least a subset of components selected from the storage network. The monitor and analyze aspect is also adapted to monitor the status of the selected components and the storage network while the storage network is operating. Still further, the monitor and analyze aspect is adapted to describe problems discovered in the selected components and the storage network. The corrective action aspect is operably coupled to the monitor and analyze aspect and to at least the subset of components selected from a first storage area network, the second storage area network and the wide area network.

Abstract: A gas burner system which can be used in a conveyor-type oven has a burner tube (4) extending across the conveyor. Gas is burnt through a slot (8) along the tube to give a ribbon flame. The tube (4) is divided into separate compartments (15-19) which connect with different lengths of the slot (8). Combustible gas is fed under independent control to the different compartments (15-19), and the slot lengths are adjustable. The slot lengths consist of short edge-region slots and multiple, longer central region slots.

Abstract: A thin durable decorative coating is applied to a concrete substrate such as a floor by applying a 0.1 mm coating of runny cement-plus-fines (water:cement=1:1) to the substrate. Capillary suction by the substrate very rapidly dewaters the coating, which is compacted by atmospheric pressure and matures to form an inseparable coating on the substrate. The fines may include colourings, mica or other additives to enhance the final appearance.

Abstract: A method for producing a cement material with reduced development of self-induced cracking, the method comprising:adding to a concrete, mortar or cement mix to which water has been added, an amount of 0.

Abstract: A process for producing a hard material from a cementitious mixture, the process including the steps of blending together a cement constituent and a filler constituent whilst in a dry condition to provide a compactable homogeneous mixture containing a predetermined volume of voids defined between filler particles up to a predetermined size, laying the dry mixture onto a substrate, sparingly applying water to the surface of the mixture to dampen the surface layer of the mixture for causing setting of the cement in said surface layer and subsequently applying more water for causing setting and hardening of the remainder of the cement.

Abstract: A PWM output device using time-multiplexing to create multiple time-bases from a common time-base counter and thereby supporting multiple PWM output signals capable of having different periods and duty cycles. A circulating timer shifts to provide various fundamental time-bases to each PWM module, which sets and resets its PWM output upon a proper state determined by a looping state counter. When the state counter reaches 0, it causes the circulating counter to increment and the state counter to reload. As the circulating counter shifts, it generates a plurality of values to be used as the fundamental timebases for the PWM modules. Each PWM module comprises a time-base match unit, a duty cycle control unit, and an output control unit. The time-base match unit in each individual PWM module determines when the time base produced by the circulating counter is valid by comparing its preset valid state value with the state value from the state counter.

Abstract: A broadband YIG-tuned oscillator is disclosed that has both series and parallel feedback provided by a YIG sphere. The oscillator includes a transistor capable of driving a load coupled to a first port of the transistor, a reactive feedback element coupled to a second port of the transistor, a YIG resonator, and coupling means for coupling the YIG resonator to both a third port of the transistor and to the first port of the transistor.

Abstract: A photographic film unit comprises a support having coated thereon at least one photosensitive silver halide emulsion, said layer having associated therewith a dye image-providing material, a dye image-receiving layer, means for discharging an alkaline processing composition within the film unit and at least one layer containing at least one para-nitrobenzylidene dye-forming compound. Some of the para-nitrobenzylidene dye-forming compounds are a dark color at moderately and highly alkaline conditions and are colorless at neutral or only slightly alkaline conditions such as at ambient conditions.