Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a private LTE base station, a commercial carrier LTE base station, and a mobile wireless communications device. The mobile wireless communications device includes an LTE transceiver, a memory, and a controller coupled to the LTE transceiver and the memory. The controller stores an assigned AC value in the memory based upon a priority of use characteristic value, stores a random AC value in the memory, and determines whether access is available to the private LTE base station or the commercial carrier LTE base station. When the private LTE base station is available for access, a connection is made based upon the assigned AC value and a private LTE barring value received from the private LTE base station. When the commercial carrier LTE base station is available for access, a connection is made based upon the random AC value and a commercial carrier barring value.

Abstract: A wireless communication network is provided that includes a plurality of communication cells each defined by at least one communication coverage area and a plurality of access points each corresponding to a different one of the plurality of communication cells. Each access point is configured to communicate on a first frequency with at least one of (i) a subscriber in the at least one communication coverage area in a first communication cell and (ii) a subscriber in a second communication cell. Each access point is further configured to communicate on a second frequency with an access point in a third communication cell.

Abstract: A coating for an animal decoy or fishing lure with a surface reflection which closely matches the spectral reflectance pattern of the animal that it is designed to mimic, including both human-visible and ultraviolet wavelengths, with the intent of making the decoy or fishing lure appear more realistic to animals that can see in both the human-visible and ultraviolet spectrums.

Abstract: An animal decoy or fishing lure with a surface reflection which closely matches the spectral reflectance pattern of the animal that it is designed to mimic, including both human-visible and ultraviolet wavelengths, with the intent of making the decoy or fishing lure appear more realistic to animals that can see in both the human-visible and ultraviolet spectrums.

Abstract: A wireless communication network is provided that includes a plurality of communication cells each defined by at least one communication coverage area and a plurality of access points each corresponding to a different one of the plurality of communication cells. Each access point is configured to communicate on a first frequency with at least one of (i) a subscriber in the at least one communication coverage area in a first communication cell and (ii) a subscriber in a second communication cell. Each access point is further configured to communicate on a second frequency with an access point in a third communication cell.

Abstract: A wireless communication network is provided that includes a plurality of communication cells each defined by at least one communication coverage area and a plurality of access points each corresponding to a different one of the plurality of communication cells. Each access point is configured to communicate on a first frequency with at least one of (i) a subscriber in the at least one communication coverage area in a first communication cell and (ii) a subscriber in a second communication cell. Each access point is further configured to communicate on a second frequency with an access point in a third communication cell.

Abstract: Compositions, methods and apparatus for the production of methane gas from poultry litter are provided. Particular features are selection of methanogens, well stirring of the digester, and control of critical parameters of digester temperature, pH, and solids content resulting in enhanced methane production and reduced nitrogen compositions. A benefit of the invention is the capability to maintain a closed system without waste by-products.

Abstract: A base (10) with multiple compartments has a hole (22) at its center. The base is made of a sturdy material. The hole accepts a rod (32) which supports a roll of towels (36). The hole also accepts an attachment (48). The compartments are capable of holding common household dispensers. A groove (24) accepts a cover (38).

Abstract: An animal decoy or fishing lure with a surface reflection which closely matches the spectral reflectance pattern of the animal that it is designed to mimic, including both human-visible and ultraviolet wavelengths, with the intent of making the decoy or fishing lure appear more realistic to animals that can see in both the human-visible and ultraviolet spectrums.

Abstract: Compositions, methods and apparatus for the production of methane gas from poultry litter are provided. Particular features are selection of methanogens, well stirring of the digester, and control of critical parameters of digester temperature, pH, and solids content resulting in enhanced methane production and reduced nitrogen compositions. A benefit of the invention is the capability to maintain a closed system without waste by-products.

Abstract: A method for emulating student actions in an on-line course registration system. The on-line course registration system is maintained on a first computer. A student implements the inventive method by running software on a second computer. The software running on the second computer collects log in information and desired course registration information from the student. The student then instructs the software to commence searching. The student' client computer then automatically logs into the server and searches an on-line course registration database in order to determine whether a desired course is available. If availability is found, the client computer can then take one or more of several actions previously requested by the student.

Abstract: A decoy with a surface reflection which closely matches the spectral reflectance of the animal or object that it is designed to mimic, including both human-visible and ultraviolet wavelengths, with the intent of making the decoy appear more realistic to animals who can see in both the human-visible and ultraviolet spectrums.

Abstract: A method of creating an animal decoy with a surface reflection which closely matches the spectral reflectance of the animal that it is designed to mimic, including both human visible and ultraviolet wavelengths, including the steps of measuring the spectral reflectance of different areas of the animal, creating a surface map of the animal showing the reflective characteristics of the different areas of the animal, formulating surface coatings or materials to match the measured reflective characteristics, and reproducing the spectral reflectance on a realistic model of the animal.

Abstract: In a process for the production of a polyolefin, an olefin monomer is polymerised said polyolefin and residual monomer is recovered. A gas stream comprising the monomer and nitrogen is subjected to a PSA process in which said monomer is adsorbed on a periodically regenerated silica gel or alumina adsorbent to recover a purified gas stream containing said olefin and a nitrogen rich stream containing no less than 99% nitrogen and containing no less than 50% of the nitrogen content of the gas feed to the PSA process.

Abstract: In a process for the production of a polyolefin, an olefin monomer is polymerised said polyolefin and residual monomer is recovered. A gas stream comprising the monomer and nitrogen is subjected to a PSA process in which said monomer is adsorbed on a periodically regenerated silica gel or alumina adsorbent to recover a purified gas stream containing said olefin and a nitrogen rich stream containing no less than 99% nitrogen and containing no less than 50% of the nitrogen content of the gas feed to the PSA process.

Abstract: In a process for the production of a polyolefin, an olefin monomer is polymerised said polyolefin and residual monomer is recovered. A gas stream comprising the monomer and nitrogen is subjected to a PSA process in which said monomer is adsorbed on a periodically regenerated silica gel or alumina adsorbent to recover a purified gas stream containing said olefin and a nitrogen rich stream containing no less than 99% nitrogen and containing no less than 50% of the nitrogen content of the gas feed to the PSA process.

Abstract: An electronic device has a dielectric substrate with first and second surface and a via through the substrate connecting the first and second surfaces. A first and second sacrificial copper structure surrounds the via on the first and second surfaces, respectively, wherein each of the sacrificial structures covers an area of less than three times the horizontal cross sectional area of the via. Contemplated sacrificial structures are preferably formed in a photolithographic process.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided whereby sublamination materials and layers may be produced that comprise a) a single layer etched reference plane having a top surface and a bottom surface; b) a first signal layer coupled to the top surface with a core material; c) a second signal layer coupled to the bottom surface with a bond-ply material; and d) at least one of a blind or a micro via. Printed wiring boards may be produced that comprise a) a substrate layer, and b) a sublamination layer laminated onto the substrate layer, and c) at least one additional layer coupled to the sublamination layer or material.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in runway localizer antennas for the Instrument Landing System (ILS). The environment of modern airports has required that localizer antenna systems have larger apertures, with more elements, in order to produce the narrow beams needed to reduce multi-path interference. This, in turn, causes increases in the cost and complexity of the DU and associated coaxial feed cables. This invention uses features of a slotted cable antenna to replace a central distribution unit with a low-loss rigid copper transmission line running the entire length of the array. The radiating elements are fed from short cables through adjustable capacitors connected periodically along the rigid line.

Abstract: This invention provides an improvement in Glide Slope antenna systems of the earth-image type. The standard antenna usually is mounted on a steel tower located several hundred feet to one side of the runway, considered a safe distance to avoid being struck by an airplane. This invention, however, employs an antenna system using wide aperture slotted cable elements. Frangible construction permits it to be located safely much closer to the runway. The closer spacing, with the wide aperture, provides for a vertical guidance pattern that is narrower in azimuth, resulting in improved quality of guidance. An additional slotted cable, fed only with clearance signal, provides fly-up indication, both sides, over a wider azimuth sector.