Abstract: A conduit mounting system includes a plurality of modular components. Each modular component includes first and second transverse sides that are spaced apart and substantially parallel with one another and third and fourth longitudinal sides that are spaced apart and substantially parallel with one another. The third and fourth longitudinal sides extend between the first and second sides. Each modular component also includes a fifth side disposed between the first and second sides and between the third and fourth sides. The fifth side includes a conduit support surface disposed between first and second side contact portions. Each modular component also includes a flange having a first flange portion extending beyond a surface of the third side and a second flange portion extending beyond a surface of the first side contact portion of the fifth side.

Abstract: Methods and systems to set an amount of light to be emitted by a remote flash device may comprise: a first radio communication device coupled to a camera, a means for a user to set a desired light emission intensity or power emission level which may be perceptible to a first radio communication device, and at least a second radio communication device coupled to a remote flash device. The first radio communication device may transmit at least one radio signal to the second radio communication device which may comprise a power emission level. The at least second radio communication device may send any sequence of data or control signals to a remote flash device which may be representative of the desired light emission intensity or power emission level. The at least second radio communication device may send activation signals to the coupled flash device, followed by allowing a delay interval to elapse, followed by sending quench signals to the coupled flash device.

Abstract: A hose end coupling comprising a unitary one-piece stem having an exterior barb end portion and an exterior ferrule interface portion, with a unitary one-piece radially crushable ferrule disposed over the stem, with a crushable socket portion disposed about the barb end portion, a deformable attachment portion disposed about the ferrule interface portion, and a torque communication portion defined between the socket portion and the attachment portion. The socket portion may retain a “C” shaped insert, one or more coiled inserts, or a plurality of stacked inserts, for gripping a hose end and the socket portion might define a lip, with a seal disposed in the socket portion between the insert(s) and the lip. Some embodiments of a “C” shaped insert define inner-circumferential teeth and corresponding outer-circumferential depression indentions.

Abstract: A hose end coupling comprising a unitary one-piece stem having an exterior barb end portion and an exterior ferrule interface portion, with a unitary one-piece radially crushable ferrule disposed over the stem, with a crushable socket portion disposed about the barb end portion, a deformable attachment portion disposed about the ferrule interface portion, and a torque communication portion defined between the socket portion and the attachment portion. The socket portion may retain a “C” shaped insert, one or more coiled inserts, or a plurality of stacked inserts, for gripping a hose end and the socket portion might define a lip, with a seal disposed in the socket portion between the insert(s) and the lip. Some embodiments of a “C” shaped insert define inner-circumferential teeth and corresponding outer-circumferential depression indentions.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, computer program code and means for rating and pricing insurance policies are provided. In some embodiments, an automated insurance processing platform rates and prices insurance policies by including a territory factor in the calculation of a premium for the policy. Pursuant to some embodiments, the territory factor is calculated by receiving historical loss data, geographical data, and demographic data, analyzing the historical loss data, the geographical data, and the demographic data to identify data having similar claim behaviors. The historical loss data is analyzed to identify at least a frequency and severity of historical loss by coverage type.

Abstract: A mobile phone that uses OS virtualization for minimizing power consumption in mobile phones is provided. Apparatus and methods may involve conserving processor power in a mobile phone according to the invention may include the following steps. A first step may be awakening a first processing core from a low power state in response to a first operating system (OS) thread. A following step may include processing the first OS thread using the first processing core. A next step may include determining whether utilization of the first processing core over a first time period has exceeded a predetermined threshold. The method may also include awakening a second processing core from a low power consumption state if utilization of the first processing core over a first time period has exceeded a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A portable handheld device (20) for use by a therapist to measure angles and forces associated with a joint of a patient. The device (20) comprises a housing (22) with a contact pad (26) that is arranged to contact a body part associated with the joint and a hand piece (24) for the therapist to grip. A goniometer is mounted within the housing (22) and is arranged to measure the angular position of the body part when it is in contact with the contact pad (26) and generate representative angle data. A force sensor is coupled to the contact pad (26) and is arranged to measure the force applied by the body part to the contact pad (26) and generate representative force data. A control system is also provided and is arranged to operate the goniometer and force sensor simultaneously to capture measurements of angle data and force data simultaneously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mouse and human J12 polynucleotides, polypeptide and anti J12 antibody molecules. The J12 is a cytokine that is preferentially expressed in Th2 cells. The polypeptides and/or antibodies described herein can be used in methods for detection and treatment of certain autoimmune and inflammatory diseases including asthma.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a precious metal recovery process in which basic ferric sulphates and/or jarosites are controlled by a number of mechanisms, including control of the oxidation reaction conditions in the first autoclave compartment, hot curing of the autoclave discharge slurry, and/or contacting of the autoclave feed slurry with the hot cured discharge liquid.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for powering a dimmable ballast operating with LED light source(s) are provided. In one embodiment, the ballast circuit includes sections comprising: power input, full wave bridge rectifier, voltage regulator, integrated circuit driver, switching transistors, bypass capacitor, resonant circuit, rectifier diodes, and an LED light source. The resonant circuit receives energy from the voltage source and the bypass capacitor every switching cycle, and provides current to the rectifier diodes and one or more LEDs for generating light. Further, because the current flowing into the resonant circuit is substantially sinusoidal and in line with the input voltage, the circuit exhibits a desirable power factor. The ballast circuit can also effectively dimmed over a wide range using a phase angle dimmer, allowing further energy savings.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a precious metal recovery process in which basic ferric sulphates and/or jarosites are controlled by a number of mechanisms, including control of the oxidation reaction conditions in the first autoclave compartment, hot curing of the autoclave discharge slurry, and/or contacting of the autoclave feed slurry with the hot cured discharge liquid.

Abstract: A mobile phone that uses OS virtualization for minimizing power consumption in mobile phones is provided. A mobile phone according to the invention may include a plurality of application stacks and a plurality of processor cores. Each of the application stacks preferably corresponds to one of the plurality of processor cores. The mobile phone also includes a hypervisor. In a first state, the hypervisor allocates tasks from each of the application stacks to the processor core that corresponds to the respective application stack. In a second state, the hypervisor allocates selected tasks from the plurality of application stacks to a single processor core. The second state may be an idle state and the tasks that are allocated to the single processor core may be periodic tasks.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for saving energy in a ballast comprising a tank circuit for a gas-discharge lamp are disclosed. A feedback circuit and a filament shutoff circuit cooperate to detect energy in the tank ballast and save energy during operation. The feedback circuit detects current flowing in the tank circuit of a ballast and can signal to shut off a voltage regulator in the ballast, and/or signal to a filament shut off circuit to reduce energy consumed by the filaments in the bulb after ionization has occurred. A time delay ensures that the signal voltage generated does not immediately deactivate the voltage regulator and/or the filament shutoff circuit when powering the ballast, but only does so after ionization has occurred. In this manner, energy consumption is reduced after ionization of the bulbs has occurred.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for powering a ballast that is dimmable and has a high power factor. The ballast circuit includes a rectifier, bypass capacitor, a driver circuit, and a resonant circuit that are configured to actuate a light source, such as a fluorescent lamp. Specifically, the bypass capacitor stores energy to produce a high frequency current which is introduced into the resonant circuit to continually recycle energy in the resonant circuit, resulting in a circuit with a high power factor. Further, because the current flowing into the resonant circuit is substantially sinusoidal, the circuit generally has an ideal crest factor, thereby increasing the lifespan of the light source.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for dimming light sources are described herein. In certain embodiments, a bias circuit selectively biases a solid state switch during a portion of half-cycle of a line voltage after a settable delay. In some embodiments, the delay of the bias circuit is adjustable by a user, which varies the amount of energy provided to a light source, and the light generated there from. A charge circuit biases the switch for a period of time in the event the bias circuit experiences an operating condition (a ringing current) that may cause the switch to become open during the half-cycle of the line current. As a result of the charge circuit, the light source coupled to the line current does not experience substantial flickering and is compatible with low power compact fluorescent lights. The dimmer can be combined with other components to form a light harvesting system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polymorphic form of 7-[4-(4-chlorobenzyloxy)benzenesulfonyl]-8-methoxy-3-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepinium maleate and a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate thereof, pharmaceutical formulation, process for its preparation and its use in medicine, in particular its use as an antipsychotic agent.

Abstract: A device and method for retrofitting a camera system uses a radio bridge that can successfully transmit a complete data stream, normally just sent via infrared light pulses, in near real time. The data stream is acquired at a source device. A transmitter unit is positioned near the source device, and a receiver unit is positioned near a remote device, such as a flash unit. The transmitter unit monitors IR signals produced by the source device and immediately transmits any detected light pulses without needing to put the pulses into packets or even determine if the pulses are part of a legitimate data stream. Frequency-Shift Keying (FSK) modulation is the preferred method for transmitting a radio signal. The radio signal is intentionally shifted, between a high state and a low state, at the end of very precise intervals of time to prevent any random switching of the radio signal.

Abstract: A method for validating the operational characteristics of a mobile phone is provided. The message may include sending a message from the mobile phone to network testing equipment. This message may alert the network testing equipment that a debug state of the mobile phone is enabled. The method may also include sending test data from the network testing equipment to the mobile phone. The method may further include receiving the test data at the mobile phone. The method may yet further include creating a log of received data at the mobile phone. In addition, the method may include using short message service signaling to send at least a portion of the logged data from the mobile phone to the network test equipment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for dynamically determining a primary adapter in a heterogeneous N-way adapter configuration. Each of the adapters generates information about itself and exchanges the information with all other adapters. First a decision-making adapter is identified. Then the decision-making adapter compares the adapter-generated information of all the adapters and makes a decision determining the primary adapter. The decision-making adapter communicates the decision to all other adapters. The determined primary adapter assumes a role as the primary adapter and the other adapters assume a role as a secondary adapter.