Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the pre-treatment of feed to a non-stirred surface heap leach bioreactor by applying in sequence first and second pre-treatment solutions to a feed to a non-stirred surface heap leach bioreactor, in which the first solution has an iron content greater than 5 g/l and pH below 2, and the second solution contains a substantially higher microbial population. The invention further relates to methods of adapting a microbial population for use in a non-stirred surface heap leach bioreactor.

Abstract: A home or building security system that enables a user to activate and deactivate various items, such as the locking and unlocking of a door utilizing a wireless transmitter. The key fob includes various buttons such that when depressed, signals are transmitted from the key fob. A receiver/controller is positioned in the home or building proximate the locking mechanism of a door, such that upon the reception of a signal from the wireless transmitter a predetermined function is carried out by the receiver/controller, such as the locking and unlocking of the door.

Abstract: A piston displacement condiment pump for pumping viscous fluids, especially condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, sauces and the like, is disclosed. The pump is constructed mostly of stainless steel and includes an inflow chamber with a check ball valve, an outflow chamber with a another check ball valve, and a spout. The pump includes an optional method for limiting the amount of condiment delivered with each stroke of the pump. The spout is held in place with a unique pin and L-slot arrangement, and by the unique position of the outflow chamber in relation to the cover. The spring and inflow check ball is attached to the piston and the outflow check ball is attached to the spring wire clip. The novel spring wire clip restrains the check ball valve in the outflow chamber.

Abstract: A piston displacement condiment pump for pumping viscous fluids, especially condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, sauces and the like, is disclosed. The pump is constructed mostly of stainless steel and includes an inflow chamber with a check ball valve, an outflow chamber with a another check ball valve, and a spout. The pump includes an optional method for limiting the amount of condiment delivered with each stroke of the pump. The spout is held in place with a unique pin and L-slot arrangement, and by the unique position of the outflow chamber in relation to the cover. The spring and inflow check ball is attached to the piston and the outflow check ball is attached to the spring wire clip. The novel spring wire clip restrains the check ball valve in the outflow chamber.

Abstract: A piston displacement condiment pump for pumping viscous fluids, especially condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, sauces and the like, is disclosed. The pump is constructed mostly of stainless steel and includes an inflow chamber with a check ball valve, an outflow chamber with a another check ball valve, and a spout. The pump includes an optional method for limiting the amount of condiment delivered with each stroke of the pump. The spout is held in place with a unique pin and L-slot arrangement, and by the unique position of the outflow chamber in relation to the cover. The spring and inflow check ball is attached to the piston and the outflow check ball is attached to the spring wire clip. The novel spring wire clip restrains the check ball valve in the outflow chamber.

Abstract: Mixed-signal tester architecture and methods are provided which minimize transfer of data, offer parallel data post-processing within the analog channels, and allow flexible synchronization. Multiple analog channels each have a source digital signal processor (DSP), a digital source sequencer, digital source instrumentation, analog source instrumentation, analog measure instrumentation, digital measure instrumentation, a digital pin multiplexer, a digital measure sequencer, DSP-addressable multi-bank capture memory, a capture digital signal processor, and an inter-DSP feedback path for communication between the source DSP and the capture DSP. Each analog channel can be arranged in a feedback loop through either its analog and/or digital instrumentation using the inter-DSP feedback path. DUT response is processed in the channel, the result is used to define parameters for a subsequent test cycle, and a signal corresponding to these parameters is generated and applied to the DUT.

Abstract: Mixed-signal tester architecture and methods are provided which minimize transfer of data, offer parallel data post-processing within the analog channels, and allow flexible synchronization. Multiple analog channels each have a source digital signal processor (DSP), a digital source sequencer, digital source instrumentation, analog source instrumentation, analog measure instrumentation, digital measure instrumentation, a digital pin multiplexer, a digital measure sequencer, DSP-addressable multi-bank capture memory, a capture digital signal processor, and an inter-DSP feedback path for communication between the source DSP and the capture DSP. Each analog channel can be arranged in a feedback loop through either its analog and/or digital instrumentation using the inter-DSP feedback path. DUT response is processed in the channel, the result is used to define parameters for a subsequent test cycle, and a signal corresponding to these parameters is generated and applied to the DUT.