Abstract: A system for monitoring a plurality of video signals in an internal video network, such as a broadcast recording environment, or security camera network, is described. The system comprises a picture monitor 2 having a screen 6 on which a mosaic video image containing the video signals from a plurality of cameras 28 or other video devices is displayed. Selection of a video signal from the mosaic image can be performed to display a full screen version of that signal. Preferably, at the transmission stage 20 of the network, only the mosaic video image is transmitted. By not transmitting the individual video signals separately, a large saving can be made on the band width required for the transmission as well as on the cost of the encoding components at the transmitter.

Abstract: A tire pressure gauge is provided. The tire pressure gauge is mounted on a rim of a wheel or on a hub of the wheel. An interconnection is made to the valve stem of the wheel. The interconnection includes a tap that directs pressure from the interconnection via a tube or conduit to the gauge. The interconnection can provide continuous pressure to the gauge or can be actuated by the movement of an operator at a predetermined inspection time. The gauge can be mechanical or electronic.

Abstract: A tire pressure gauge is provided. The tire pressure gauge is mounted on a rim of a wheel or on a hub of the wheel. An interconnection is made to the valve stem of the wheel. The interconnection includes a tap that directs pressure from the interconnection via a tube or conduit to the gauge. The interconnection can provide continuous pressure to the gauge or can be actuated by the movement of an operator at a predetermined inspection time. The gauge can be mechanical or electronic.

Abstract: A tire pressure gauge is provided. The tire pressure gauge is mounted on a rim of a wheel or on a hub of the wheel. An interconnection is made to the valve stem of the wheel. The interconnection includes a tap that directs pressure from the interconnection via a tube or conduit to the gauge. The interconnection can provide continuous pressure to the gauge or can be actuated by the movement of an operator at a predetermined inspection time. The gauge can be mechanical or electronic.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of making an incorporated photographic amide comprising a) continuously combining an amine capable of forming an incorporated photographic amide, an acid chloride, one or more acid-absorbing reagents, and one or more water-immiscible solvents to continuously form a reaction mixture; b) continuously reacting the amine and acid chloride to form an incorporated photographic amide; and c) separating the incorporated photographic amide from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of making an incorporated photographic amide comprising a) continuously combining an amine capable of forming an incorporated photographic amide, an acid chloride, one or more acid-absorbing reagents, and one or more water-immiscible solvents to continuously form a reaction mixture; b) continuously reacting the amine and acid chloride to form an incorporated photographic amide; and c) separating the incorporated photographic amide from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A tire pressure gauge is provided. The tire pressure gauge is mounted on a rim of a wheel or on a hub of the wheel. An interconnection is made to the valve stem of the wheel. The interconnection includes a tap that directs pressure from the interconnection via a tube or conduit to the gauge. The interconnection can provide continuous pressure to the gauge or can be actuated by the movement of an operator at a predetermined inspection time. The gauge can be mechanical or electronic.

Abstract: A sport shoe, particularly suitable for golf, provides a shoe with a base section sole and an overlying sole that is selectively removable from the base section sole. The base section sole can be spikeless, or include one type of spikes, while one or more overlying soles can include different spike types or spikeless faces. In one example, the base section sole contains metal long spikes that seat within magnetic recesses of the overlying sole. The overlying sole includes short plastic spikes or a spikeless face.

Abstract: A curbing system provides an outer shell constructed of a durable synthetic material. The shell has at least a base and a pair of sidewalls that extend upwardly from the base. A securing medium interconnects the base with a ground surface and a rigid filler material is contained within the enclosure defined by the base and sidewalls. The filler can be a hardenable filler that changes state from a liquid phase to a solid phase subsequent to pouring. A variety of accessories can be located on the curbing including signs, placards and color coded strips.

Abstract: A single charge pyrotechnic material comprising a metal fuel, an oxidizer and a secondary fuel which can be used to control the rate of reaction of the pyrotechnic. The composition can be used as a single charge igniter in an automotive air bag system in place of the separate ignition charge and enhancer charge currently utilized.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved igniter for airbags wherein the igniter is combined with an airbag assembly fixedly making metal-to-metal communication.

Abstract: A directional indicator system for vehicles such as automobiles comprises a flasher unit and left hand and right hand marker lamps positioned on the vehicle. The flasher unit causes current to pulse through the marker lamps so that the marker lamps flash. Transmission of current to the marker lamps from the flasher unit is controlled by a timer circuit. The timer circuit includes switches that enables selection of one of the left hand and right hand marker lamps and then provide current to the selected left hand or right hand marker lamps for a predetermined duration. A plurality of timers can be provided and a plurality of time durations can be selected. The system can further comprise a complete turn shut-off switch that prematurely ends the operating duration of the timer circuit when a turn of sufficient radius is completed.

Abstract: A directional indicator system for vehicles such as automobiles comprises a flasher unit and left hand and right hand marker lamps positioned on the vehicle. The flasher unit causes current to pulse through the marker lamps so that the marker lamps flash. Transmission of current to the marker lamps from the flasher unit is controlled by a timer circuit. The timer circuit includes switches that enables selection of one of the left hand and right hand marker lamps and then provide current to the selected left hand or right hand marker lamps for a predetermined duration. A plurality of timers can be provided and a plurality of time durations can be selected. The system can further comprise a complete turn shut-off switch that prematurely ends the operating duration of the timer circuit when a turn of sufficient radius is completed.

Abstract: This invention enables the storage of several recyclable materials in a single container by providing a method of dividing ribs and an attachment method that attaches plastic bags to the ribs by the interaction between holes in a fastened flexible strip and projecting knobs located on the dividing ribs. The invention works to hold the bags best when a keyhole, obrounde, oroval hole is used and the strip is slightly stretched to fit over each projecting knob so that when the strip elastically rebounds after stretching it applies a force to the bag material that surrounds the projecting knob.

Abstract: A shoppping cart basket bumper provides a sheet of resilient material that overlaps a substantial surface of a shopping cart basket. The bumper sheet is firmly attached to the outer face of the basket utilizing a structure positioned along the inner face of the basket that is fastened through openings in the basket to the sheet. The bumper can include rails and slots for holding advertising placards on each of the inside and outside exposed sides of the basket.

Abstract: This invention enables the storage of several recyclable materials in a single container by providing a method of dividing ribs and an attachment method that attaches plastic bags to the ribs by the interaction between holes in a fastened flexible strip and projecting knobs located on the dividing ribs. The invention works to hold the bags best when a keyhole, or round, or oval hole is used and the strip is slightly stretched to fit over each projecting knob so that when the strip elastically rebounds after stretching it applies a force to the bag material that surrounds the projecting knob.