Abstract: A method of determining a depth of a hole formed in a work piece is disclosed. The method includes determining the hole depth based upon a load signal indicative of a load on a tool forming the hole during the forming of the hole. The hole depth determined is then adjusted with an offset and component specifications are combined with the hole length to determine a component specification for use in the hole to fix components together. At least a part of the depth determination and component specification can be carried out automatically in a computer, for an array of holes.

Abstract: A method of determining a depth of a hole formed in a work piece is disclosed. The method includes determining the hole depth based upon a load signal indicative of a load on a tool forming the hole during the forming of the hole. The hole depth determined is then adjusted with an offset and component specifications are combined with the hole length to determine a component specification for use in the hole to fix components together. At least a part of the depth determination and component specification can be carried out automatically in a computer, for an array of holes.

Abstract: A portable foot shower as disclosed comprising a base member for supporting the user's feet and an operably interconnected swivel shower spray head for washing dirt and particulate from the user's feet through a plurality of slots in the base. The portable foot shower includes a water dispensing assembly with dual top push actuators operated by the toes of the user for controlling the starting, running, and stopping of water from a suitable source. The swivel spray shower head is interconnected with a water regulator assembly through which a water sources rate of flow is regulated.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic formulations. More particularly, this present invention provides an oral delivery system for a therapeutic compound that is a base, a salt of a base or an amphoteric compound or a salt of a amphoteric compound with pharmacological, physiological or biochemical activity or a proactive form thereof. The present invention even more particularly provides a swallow formulation comprising a therapeutic compound that is a base, a salt of a base, an amphoteric compound or a salt of an amphoteric compound which facilitates the rapid delivery of the therapeutic compound to the circulatory system.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to formulations comprising paracetamol. More particularly, the present invention provides a swallow formulation comprising paracetamol which facilitates the rapid delivery of paracetamol into the circulatory system following oral administration. The present invention further relates to methods for inducing efficient pain relief including an analgesic effect by the administration of the paracetamol formulation.

Abstract: Organic, small pore area materials (“SPMs”) are provided comprising open cell foams in unlimited sizes and shapes. These SPMs exhibit minimal shrinkage and cracking. Processes for preparing SPMs are also provided that do not require supercritical extraction. These processes comprise sol-gel polymerization of a hydroxylated aromatic in the presence of at least one suitable electrophilic linking agent and at least one suitable solvent capable of strengthening the sol-gel. Also disclosed are the carbonized derivatives of the organic SPMs.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cooling system and apparatus for use in radiographic devices having high output x-ray tubes. In operation, the x-ray tube generates large amounts of heat that must be removed so as to prevent damage to the tube. In the present invention, the x-ray tube is disposed within an x-ray tube housing that is connected within a closed fluid circuit through which circulates a coolant fluid. The fluid circulates through the x-ray tube housing and absorbs heat dissipated by the x-ray tube. Also connected within the closed fluid circuit is a heat exchange which cools the coolant fluid before it is recirculated back to the x-ray tube housing. Also connected within the closed fluid circuit is a centrifugal pump which continuously circulates the coolant fluid between the x-ray tube housing and the heat exchange device. The pump includes as an integral part a deformable bellows that accomodates any volume changes with the closed fluid system due to increases in temperature.