Abstract: A variable length connecting rod assembly for imparting a variable compression ratio to an internal combustion engine. The assembly contains a first part (22; 72), a second part (20; 74), and a third part (34; 70) assembled together to form the large end of the connecting rod assembly and provide a variable length for the connecting rod assembly. The first part is a semi-circular cap. One (20; 74) of the second and third parts is fastened tight to the first part (22; 72). Guides (36, 38, 48; 88, 90, 92) disposed at opposite sides of the large end operatively relate the other (34; 70) of the second and third parts and the fastened parts to provide for relative sliding motion between the other of the second and third parts and the fastened parts over a limited adjustment range to change the length of the connecting rod assembly.

Abstract: A manually operable impact tool that includes an elongated rigid interior handle structure extending longitudinally with respect to the tool, an impact head disposed at one longitudinal end portion of the handle structure and an exterior impact cushioning gripping structure affixed to a second longitudinal end portion of the elongated interior handle structure in surrounding relation thereto. The exterior impact cushioning gripping structure is formed of inner and outer layers of molded material. The inner layer is a foamed material that is selected from a group consisting of polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, and thermoplastic elastomer and is molded in surrounding relation to the elongated interior handle structure. The outer layer is constructed of a solid nonfoamed material that is chemically compatible with the inner layer and is molded in surrounding abutting relation to the inner layer.

Abstract: This invention is directed to aryl and heterocyclyl substituted pyrimidine derivatives selected from the following formulae: wherein Z1, Z2, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are defined herein. These compounds are useful as anti-coagulants.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing semiconductor components (200, 400, 700) includes assembling, packaging, and testing the semiconductor components (200, 400, 700) while the semiconductor components (200, 400, 700) are mounted on an adhesive layer (220). The method of can also keep the semiconductor components (200, 400, 700) mounted on the adhesive layer (220) between each of the assembling, packaging, and testing steps.

Abstract: An apparatus of the invention includes a device for triggering a camera to photograph a vehicle within a traffic intersection, where the triggering of the camera is dependent on the speed of the vehicle before entering the intersection and may also be dependent on presence information. The device includes a sensor system (or “sensor array”) to transmit signals corresponding to a moving vehicle and a control system for processing the signals and triggering the camera. The signals preferably include “position signals” from which a transit time can be calculated, and “presence signals,” from which presence information can be obtained, particularly the location of the rear of the vehicle or the location of the rear wheels of the vehicle. A trigger time for taking a picture of the vehicle may be calculated from the transit time.

Abstract: A communication device (100) operates in first and second modes of operation including a dispatch mode of operation and a telephone mode of operation. The device (100) includes a main body (124) having a top surface (126) and a cover (102). The cover 102 selectively moves between at least a first position wherein at least a portion of the top surface (126) is covered to provide for selective operation in the dispatch mode and at least a second position wherein the top surface (126) is exposed to provide for selective operation is the telephone mode of operation. The cover (102) includes a see through section (108) covering at least a portion of the display section (114) when the cover (102) is in the first position in order to protect the display section (114) and simultaneously provide access thereto. The cover (102) also include through access keys (106) which provide access to the keypad (116) even when the cover (102) is closed.

Abstract: A chlorinator for aerobic waste treatment systems that is in functional attachment with a waste stream and that includes a plurality of chlorine tablets therein. The chlorinator includes a cylinder portion that has a plurality of openings therethrough providing fluid communication between the waste stream and the plurality of chlorine tablets so that the waste stream comes into contact with all surfaces of at least one of the chlorine tablets. The chlorinator includes a cylinder portion adapted to hold the chlorine tablets therein, the cylinder portion having a plurality of openings providing fluid communication between the waste stream and chlorine tablets and a cylinder floor. The cylinder floor includes a floor aperture. In one embodiment there is a support disk hinged and oriented over the floor aperture so as to cover the floor aperture and a device to sense the presence of chlorine tablets within the cylinder portion.

Abstract: The present invention consists in a tray assembly for use as a baking tray, the tray assembly including: a base tray having a generally planar base; a cooling tray having a generally planar surface for receiving at least one article to be baked, the generally planar surface having a plurality of apertures and being adapted to seat on the generally planar base; and elevation device disposed between the base and the cooling trays for sliding engagement therewith, the elevation device being slidable between a first position wherein the cooling tray is seated on the base and a second position wherein the cooling tray is lifted a predetermined distance from the base to allow air circulation through the apertures to cool the or each article.

Abstract: A puncture resistant surgical glove which is sterilizable, supple, and contains a leak detection mechanism for the purpose of protecting the wearer from the biohazard of microorganism inoculation via hand skin puncture is disclosed. A condom having a leak detection mechanism also is disclose.

Abstract: A process for treating orthopedic injuries including the steps of presenting a set of treatment protocols; approving a treatment protocol from among the presented set of treatment protocols; capturing information identifying the approved treatment protocol from among the set of presented protocols; and generating information from the captured information into a form compatible with a handheld computer adapted for connection to an orthopedic sensor system. The generated information includes parameters of the identified approved treatment protocol. The process may also include the steps of basing the presented set of treatment protocols upon a database of historic patients, orthopedic injuries, treatment protocols and outcomes, and retaining information about the current patient, the patients injury, treatment protocol and outcome. A system for treating orthopedic injuries with a historic database on a central computer and a handheld computer attached to a sensor system.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for a semiconductor wafer front side pressure testing system (200, 300, 400). Negative or positive pressure is applied to the top portion of a semiconductor wafer (216, 316) mounted on a support structure or wafer chuck (222, 322, 422). In one embodiment, bellows (232) coupled to the wafer chuck (222, 322, 422) and a platen (218, 318, 418) located above the semiconductor wafer (216, 316) provides a sealed atmosphere above the semiconductor wafer (216, 316) to permit negative or positive pressure to be introduced into this sealed atmosphere. In another embodiment, a seal is provided by a wall portion (421) connected to the chuck (422) contacting a gasket (419) located beneath the platen (418).

Abstract: A system and method for detecting non-conforming packages such as cigarette packages during travel along a conveyor path. A foil detector can be used to detect a non-conforming foil condition of the packages and a vision inspection system can be used to detect a non-conforming surface feature of the package. The foil detector and vision inspection system can be located at a single inspection station and non-conforming packages can be removed at an ejection station. The ejection station can include a first ejection mechanism such as an air jet for removing packages having a non-conforming foil condition and a second ejection mechanism such as another air jet can be used to remove a package having a non-conforming surface feature. The vision inspection system can include a plurality of video cameras and a reflector which illuminates the package to be inspected with diffused light.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for overpressure detection and pore pressure change monitoring in subsurface gas, liquid hydrocarbon, or water reservoirs from compressional- and shear-wave measurement data. As part of this method, one or more Poisson's ratios are determined from field-based measurement data and are then compared against known Poisson's ratio values representative of the particular subsurface formation type. By applying a Poisson's ratio—pore pressure criterion that is appropriate for that type of formation, an overpressure in the formation is identified.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved coring motor for use in obtaining a core sample from the side wall of a drilled bore hole. The present invention provides controllable rotation, extension and retraction of the coring bit relative to the side wall without complicated positioning linkages and with conservation of space for use in slim tools for use downhole.

Abstract: A fuel cell stack assembly includes a stack of fuel cell flow plates that include fluid passageways; pipes to communicate fluids with the fluid passageways; an end plate; and a dielectric manifold. The end plate supports a compressive load to compress the stack, and the end plate includes openings. The manifold is located between the end plate and the stack to communicate the fluids between the pipes and the fluid passageways. The manifold at least partially extends through the openings in the end plate to form a sealed connection between the manifold and the pipes.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided inbred corn plants, separately designated GMLEA, 6F905, 91CSV-1, 91DFA-5, WDAQ2, WDDQ1, 85DGD1, PHEI4, 01ASB1, 01IBH2, NL054B and FBMU. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the fore-mentioned inbred corn plants and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing one of the inbred plants with itself or with another corn plant, such as another inbred. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing any of the inbred plants GMLEA, 6F905, 91CSV-1, 91DFA-5, WDAQ2, WDDQ1, 85DGD1, PHEI4, 01ASB1, 01IBH2, NL054B or FBMU with another corn plant, such as another inbred, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of the inbred corn plants GMLEA, 6F905, 91CSV-1, 91DFA-5, WDAQ2, WDDQ1, 85DGD1, PHEI4, 01ASB1, 01IBH2, NL054B and FBMU, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of such inbred corn plants.

Abstract: A test handling assembly for conjoined integrated circuit dies is disclosed. The assembly has a wafer prober system having a chuck. A panel stage is coupled to the chuck and conjoined integrated circuit dies are coupled to the panel stage. A contactor is provided to communicate with the conjoined integrated circuit dies and the wafer prober system. Other features are disclosed.

Abstract: A visual effect, such as a granite-look, is produced in a thermoplastic product by directly applying a sufficient amount of at least one color-containing thermoplastic resin system to the surface of an extruded sheet of a thermoplastic resin. The color-containing thermoplastic resin system is applied onto the extruded sheet after it emerges from the die and prior to it entering the rollstack.

Abstract: A diagnostic testing system for use with two or more lighting systems of the High Intensity Discharge (HID) sports lighting type, wherein two or more lighting systems have their ballasts and diagnostic receptacles combined in a single ballast box at the base of a light pole for diagnostic access. Each lighting system has its own diagnostic receptacle electrically coupled to the other lighting system through a common block supplying power to the multi-system fixture. Each lighting system typically comprises at least one lamp, a ballast, a capacitor, and wiring interconnecting the lamp, ballast, and capacitor. Each diagnostic receptacle includes a continuity plug wired to maintain electrical connection to the common block while it is plugged in, and to cause its associated lighting system to be electrically isolated from the common block when the plug is removed.