Abstract: An emergency identification pouch including a sealed personal identification envelope containing a DNA source specimen. The sealed envelope is encased in a laminate sheath which may be cut open to retrieve the envelope so a DNA comparison can be made.

Abstract: A vertical take-off and landing aircraft includes a fuselage, a left wing, a right wing, at least one forward thruster, a horizontal stabilizer and a vertical stabilizer. The left and right wings extend from substantially a middle of the fuselage on left and right sides, respectively. The at least one forward thruster is preferably mounted to the fuselage, substantially behind the left and right wings. The horizontal stabilizer extends from a rear of the fuselage. The vertical stabilizer extends from a top of the fuselage at a rear thereof. At least two left lift rotors are retained in the left wing and at least two right lift rotors are retained in the right wing. A second embodiment of the VTOL aircraft includes a fuselage truncated behind the left and right wings with a twin tail empennage.

Abstract: A relationship management system uses a database to store contact information related to a number of contacts and uses a number of folders, each of which reference one or more of the contacts within the database, to display contact information. Each of the contact information records stored within the database has an associated contact information type and a visibility attribute that defines the folders through which the associated contact information record is viewable. If the visibility attribute is set to a global value, the contact information record may be viewed by all folders. If the visibility attribute is set to a private value, the contact information record may be viewed only by specified folders.

Abstract: Inductive heating elements are provided with a specific configuration that results in a thermal wave that moves along a smoking device during a cleaning process, and control circuitry that maintains resonant conditions for maximum efficiency and power transfer during the thermal cleaning of the smoking device. A secondary can is positioned around electrical heater blades that contact the cigarette, and is configured to by preferentially heated by the induction of current within the can for the removal of condensates formed within the smoking device through extended periods of use.

Abstract: Inductive heating elements are provided with a specific configuration that results in a thermal wave that moves along a smoking device during a cleaning process, and control circuitry that maintains resonant conditions for maximum efficiency and power transfer during the thermal cleaning of the smoking device. A secondary can is positioned around electrical heater blades that contact the cigarette, and is configured to be preferentially heated by the induction of current within the can for the removal of condensates formed within the smoking device through extended periods of use.

Abstract: A mailbox is constructed of a transparent material. The transparent material used in the mailbox construction allows for visual inspection of the interior of the mailbox. Thus dangerous objects that may be placed in the mailbox such as pipe bombs can be detected and injury avoided. The amount of transparent material, as opposed to non-transparent material used in construction may vary; thus the mailbox may only be partially constructed of transparent material provided the amount of transparent material still allows for visual inspection of the mailbox interior. In addition the mailbox may be provided with an inspection port or window that allows visual inspection of the interior.

Abstract: A distributed voice recognition system and method for obtaining acoustic features and speech activity at multiple frequencies by extracting high frequency components thereof on a device, such as a subscriber station and transmitting them to a network server having multiple stream processing capability, including cepstral feature processing, MLP nonlinear transformation processing, and multiband temporal pattern architecture processing. The features received at the network server are processed using all three streams, wherein each of the three streams provide benefits not available in the other two, thereby enhancing feature interpretation. Feature extraction and feature interpretation may operate at multiple frequencies, including but not limited to 8 kHz, 11 kHz, and 16 kHz.

Abstract: A topical antiallergenic composition and methods for treatment are provided. A proprionic acid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is prepared in a suitable topical form for the treatment of skin conditions caused by allergic reactions. The various allergic reactions include poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, mosquito bites, eczema and other allergic skin reactions.

Abstract: A security closure assembly for a door or a window in an opening of a building for preventing unauthorized access therethrough when in a secured position and for allowing ingress to and egress from the building when in an open position is provided. The security closure assembly includes a jamb having an outwardly facing surface and a jamb flange protruding outwardly from the outwardly facing surface of the jamb. The security closure assembly also includes a frame which fits within said jamb with a space defined between the frame and the jamb. A protrusion extends from the frame which overlays the space defined between the frame and the jamb. The protrusion has a channel which surrounds the jamb flange when the frame is in the secured position.

Abstract: A golf improvement system comprises a club and course registration form containing information about a course including par of each hole and distance from a tee to a green; a player score card for recording a round of golf played by the player on the course, the score card including a plurality of circles corresponding to each hole, each circle when filled in corresponding to a data entry concerning the hole being played; a computerized database containing information from the club and registration form, the player score card, and information on the player's peer group; and a report generated by the computerized database and containing statistics on the player's playing skills.

Abstract: A system and method for extracting acoustic features and speech activity on a device and transmitting them in a distributed voice recognition system. The distributed voice recognition system includes a local VR engine in a subscriber unit and a server VR engine on a server . The local VR engine comprises a feature extraction (FE) module that extracts features from a speech signal, and a voice activity detection module (VAD) that detects voice activity within a speech signal. The system includes filters, framing and windowing modules, power spectrum analyzers, a neural network, a nonlinear element, and other components to selectively provide an advanced front end vector including predetermined portions of the voice activity detection indication and extracted features from the subscriber unit to the server .

Abstract: A golf improvement system comprises a club and course registration form containing information about a course including par of each hole and distance from a tee to a green; a player score card for recording a round of golf played by the player on the course, the score card including a plurality of circles corresponding to each hole, each circle when filled in corresponding to a data entry concerning the hole being played; a computerized database containing information from the club and registration form, the player score card, and information on the player's peer group; and a report generated by the computerized database and containing statistics on the player's playing skills.

Abstract: A hydraulic drive with regeneration circuit comprises a pump, a hydraulic actuator and a rotary flow divider which operates in conjunction with valve means to provide regeneration flow for the hydraulic drive.

Abstract: A hydraulic drive with regeneration circuit comprises a pump, a hydraulic actuator and a rotary flow divider which operates in conjunction with valve means to provide regeneration flow for the hydraulic drive.

Abstract: An automatic speech recognition apparatus and method with a front end feature extractor that improves recognition performance under adverse acoustic conditions are disclosed. The inventive feature extractor is characterized by a critical bandwidth spectral resolution, an emphasis on slow changes in the spectral structure of the speech signal, and adaptive automatic gain control. In one the feature extractor includes a feature generator configured to compute short-term parameters of the speech signal, a filter system configured to filter the time sequences of the short-term parameters, and a normalizer configured to normalize the filtered parameters with respect to one or more previous values of the filtered parameters.

Abstract: The hydrostatic drive with regeneration circuit comprises a geroter flow divider which operates in conjunction with a two position three way valve and a check valve to provide regeneration flow for the hydrostatic drive when the valve is energized.

Abstract: A security screen with a main frame having radial sections which interconnect with radial sections of a subframe when the screen is closed to strengthen the screen and increase its resistance to displacement due to sustained or impact loads. Brackets attached to the radial sections of the main frame have pins aligned to fit into holes in the radial sections of the subframe when the screen is closed. The brackets and pins serve to prevent the radial section of the main frame from bending inward under a force applied to the screen cloth by effectively combining the strength and rigidity of the main frame and subframe. Thus, the force required to displace the screen cloth a given distance is increased. The increase in strength and rigidity is accomplished without increasing the dimensions of the screen or its supporting structure. Also, the brackets serve to inhibit the security screen from being pried open. Other means to interconnect sections of the main frame and subframe are disclosed.

Abstract: A fastener with a recessed drive socket and a driving tool with a cooperable driving head. The socket having a cylindrical interior wall interrupted by a plurality of driving corners. The driver having a tapered driving head including a plurality of sharpened driving edges adapted to engage the driving corners. The tapered driving end may be axially forced into the driving socket such that the plurality of driving edges frictionally engage the driving corners to hold the fastener on the driver and to enhance torque transmission. The cylindrical walls of the socket and the walls of the driver bit between the driving edges cooperate to define a fluid channel for passage of fluid around the driving head during positioning within the socket.

Abstract: A security screen assembly installable in the jamb of a building window or door for preventing unauthorized access therethrough, while allowing for quick and easy egress, is provided. The security screen assembly includes a screen with a height, a width and side edges, and a frame which is dimensioned to fit within the jamb of a building, and which is attachable to the jamb. The frame defines an opening having a height substantially equal to the height of the screen and having a width which is less than the width of the screen. A channel is formed on a rear surface of the frame surrounding the opening. The channel accommodates the screen such that the channel prevents the screen from being swung inward.

Abstract: An eye protection device is formed of an elongated strip of translucent material. The length of the elongated strip of translucent material is such that it will encircle the wearer's head, with strap-like portions overlapping at the back of a wearer's head and being secured to each other. The elongated strip of translucent material is formed with two enlarged eye protection portions spaced apart by a nose bridging portion, with strap-like portions extend from each of the enlarged eye protection portions. A cushioning material encircles the eye protection area and nose bridging portions, somewhat in the shape of a figure eight. Complementary securing means are applied adjacent the ends of the strap-like portions so as to engage each other at the back of a wearer's head to retain the eye protection device over a wearer's eyes. For the comfort of a user, cushioning pads are provided on the strap-like portions in the regions where the strap-like portions pass behind a users ears.