Abstract: A system for remotely monitoring and tracking a mobile hand-held device having conventional voice and data communication capabilities, the mobile device having software installed thereon that establishes a data communication link with the server, detects activation of an emergency button on the mobile device that places the device in an emergency operating condition, and, while operating in emergency condition, (i) blocks non-emergency input into the device, (ii) at predetermined time intervals, determines the current location of the mobile hand-held device based on GPS tracking information and mobile communication information, (iii) stores the time-based tracking data in memory, and (iv) using the data communication link, periodically transmits a telematics logic message to the server, wherein the telematics logic message include a unique device ID, an indicator of the emergency condition, and the time-based tracking data.

Abstract: A micro-emulsion forming (nanotechnology) oil additive composition is disclosed which improves the fuel economy and reduces the exhaust emissions of internal combustion machines when used at a cost effective dose level of about 20:1 to 2,000:1 in the crankcase lubricating oil.

Abstract: A micro-emulsion forming (nanotechnology) fuel additive composition is disclosed which improves the fuel economy and reduces the exhaust emissions of internal combustion machines when used at a cost effective dose level of about 20 to 500 ppm in the fuel.

Abstract: The fluid delivery system includes a control console adapted to control delivery of fluid to a patient and a pump cassette disposed in a pump cassette socket in the control console and operatively controlled by the control console. The pump cassette includes a pump housing formed by opposing housing members that cooperatively define a pump chamber. A pair of meshed gears is disposed in the pump chamber and separate the pump chamber into a fluid inlet area and a fluid outlet area accessible through respective inlet and outlet ports in the pump housing. The gears are adapted to pressurize fluid for delivery to the patient. Other features of the system include a fluid heater upstream of the pump cassette, air detectors associated with the inlet and outlet ports of the pump cassette, and a sensor to read an encoding device associated with the pump cassette.

Abstract: The check valve includes a housing body and a valve member. An actuator is associated with the valve member or housing body. The housing body defines a flow passage and an inlet port and an outlet port each communicating with the flow passage. The housing body includes a seal seat in the flow passage between the inlet port and outlet port. The valve member is disposed in the flow passage and is adapted to engage the seal seat. The actuator may be operatively connected to the valve member to place the valve member in an override position permitting bi-directional fluid flow through the flow passage. The valve member may be a cantilever valve member responsive to fluid flow in the flow passage. The valve member may have multiple states or positions. The actuator may be a bypass actuator selectively placing the inlet port in fluid communication with the outlet port.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for prescription review and substitution. Embodiments can allow for selecting a more cost favorable pharmaceutical regime.

Abstract: Fiber-optic connectors and methods for coupling optical fibers via the fiber-optic connectors are disclosed. Once such fiber-optic connector includes: 1) a socket having a tunnel extending through a portion of the socket, the tunnel having first opening through a first socket surface and a second opening through a second socket surface, the first surface being opposed to the second surface, 2) a first plug having a first prong that is configured to support a portion of a first optical fiber, and that is configured to be inserted with the portion of the first optical fiber into the first opening, and 3) a second plug having a second prong that is configured to support a portion of a second optical fiber, and that is configured to be inserted with the portion of the second optical fiber into the second opening.

Abstract: An internal fault indicator for an electrical device is triggered by a sudden increase in pressure as occurs when an insulation failure creates an electric arc. The heat released in the arc is transferred onto the surrounding volume causing localized overheating, vaporization and decomposition of the insulating material. The resulting pressure surge moves a diaphragm. The movement of the diaphragm releases a spring driven plunger from a barrel which extends through the housing of the electrical device. Prior to activation the plunger is held in an “armed” position by a retaining pin. Upon triggering, the plunger is pushed by the spring until it protrudes from the housing to provide a visual signal of the internal fault. A pressure relief valve may be integrated with the internal fault indicator.

Abstract: A point-of-sale check authorization method inputs transaction and financial institution information from a check to be authorized. This information is communicated to a merchant processor operable to make a check authorization determination. The merchant processor discriminating whether or not the financial institution upon which the check was written is a participating financial institution. If not, the check authorization determination is based upon experiential databases accessible by the merchant processor. If it is discriminated that the financial institution information is a participating financial institution, the merchant processor transmits an information request to the financial institution upon which the check was written, and the financial institution, if sufficient funds are available and other predetermined criteria are met, debits the account in the amount of the transaction.

Abstract: An internal fault indicator for an electrical device is triggered by a sudden increase in pressure as occurs when an insulation failure creates an electric arc. The heat released in the arc is transferred onto the surrounding volume causing localized overheating, vaporization and decomposition of the insulating material. The resulting pressure surge moves a diaphragm. The movement of the diaphragm releases a spring driven plunger from a barrel which extends through the housing of the electrical device. Prior to activation the plunger is held in an “armed” position by a retaining pin. Upon triggering, the plunger is pushed by the spring until it protrudes from the housing to provide a visual signal of the internal fault. A pressure relief valve may be integrated with the internal fault indicator.

Abstract: In a multi-channel electrical communication system 1, a method of estimating the interference level in a test channel due to the intermodulation of two or more other channels, where each channel is centred upon a carrier frequency. The method comprises, for a given m-th order mode, an initial step of identifying the set(s) of carrier frequencies, the m-th order linear combination of which gives rise substantially to the carrier frequency of said test channel. This process is carried out by a computer 2. For the or each of the identified set of carrier frequencies, signal generators 3 are tuned to respective ones of the carrier frequencies. The generated signals are applied to an input of the communication system 1, and the intermodulation interference at the carrier frequency of the test channel is measured at an output of the system 1.

Abstract: An internal fault indicator for an electrical device is triggered by a sudden increase in pressure as occurs when an insulation failure creates an electric arc. The heat released in the arc is transferred onto the surrounding volume causing localized overheating, vaporization and decomposition of the insulating material. The resulting pressure surge moves a diaphragm. The movement of the diaphragm releases a spring driven plunger from a barrel which extends through the housing of the electrical device. Prior to activation the plunger is held in an “armed” position by a retaining pin. Upon triggering, the plunger is pushed by the spring until it protrudes from the housing to provide a visual signal of the internal fault. A pressure relief valve may be integrated with the internal fault indicator.

Abstract: High surfactant to water ratios on the order of 2.5 to 1 in a concentrated a micro-emulsion forming fuel additive produces improved hydrocarbon fuel combustion at only 5 to 95 parts per million of additional water.

Abstract: A modular power plant apparatus, and method of power plant assembly. An inlet air module is provided on feet which are mounted on self centering rugged linear roller guides which are linearly displaceable along a track. When the fuel-air mixing module is retracted along the roller track, the main engine housing is pivoted on an engine stand, to position the output shaft upward. An exhaust bearing plate is removable from the main rotor housing, to allow the rotating element to be removed. When exposed, hot section elements can be inspected, repaired, and replaced.

Abstract: A ferrule used in an optical connector includes a cavity at one end that contains a malleable disk insert. A cylindrical bore extends through the insert and supports an optical fiber. The insert is deformed after the fiber is installed in the bore so that the insert firmly grips the fiber and the walls of the cavity without adhesives. As a result, relative movement between the fiber and the ferrule is prevented despite the expansion and contraction that occur due to temperature variations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber optic connector and a method for installing a fiber optic connector including a barrel assembly disposed within a housing. The barrel assembly includes a barrel being formed of deformable material and having a barrel body and a barrel extension extending from an end of the barrel body. An opposing end of the barrel body supports a ferrule having a pre-polished fiber stub disposed therein. An insert is disposed within the barrel, the insert being deformable and is arranged and configured to receive at least one fiber. An extender cap engages a portion of the housing fixing the barrel assembly within the housing. The housing includes at least one aperture disposed in a side portion for accessing the barrel assembly. In one aspect of the invention a method for installing a fiber optic connector is provided including the steps of, first, forming a barrel assembly.

Abstract: An optical connector includes a slug made from a malleable material and positioned behind a ferrule within a barrel member. The slug includes a capillary hole along its longitudinal axis for accommodating an optical fiber. One or more pins extend outwardly from the barrel and are generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. The pins provide several functions in the optical connector, including securing the slug within the barrel member, securing the optical fiber within the slug, and securing the barrel to a connector housing that includes a latch.

Abstract: A substrate upon which an advertising message may be printed is releasably attachable to the side of a truck in a way that prevents the substrate from flapping when the truck is moving at high speeds. The upper edge of the substrate is retained within a rigid frame mounted in a recess formed in the side wall of the truck, and is quickly insertable into or removable from such rigid frame. The forward edge of the substrate is wrapped around the forward corner of the truck so that wind cannot get under the substrate, and a plurality of front-mounted winches pull the forward edge toward them so that slack is removed from the substrate. The rearward edge of the substrate is wrapped around a rear corner of the truck so that the effective width of the truck is not increased by attachment hardware.