Abstract: There is disclosed a device to decant liquids, such as red wine, that comprises a top section having a pouring neck, removably coupled to a bottom section. In one embodiment, the top section is coupled with a threaded screw and a food grade seal there between. In various embodiments, the top and bottom sections may comprise an inorganic material, such as a glass or metal, and an organic material, such as a polycarbonate, polypropylene or polyethylene. Combinations of these materials may also be used. Methods of decanting wine using the disclosed device such as at a desired temperature are also disclosed. These methods comprises thermally treating the bottom section prior to assembly and decanting occurs.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting the presence of objects in a vehicle operator's blind spots. The apparatus comprises a side-facing Doppler radar system using continuous wave (CW) transmission with frequency modulation (FM) operation from a frequency modulation switching technique. The radar system determines the presence, range and closing rate of detected targets. The radar system detects targets even when operated in adverse weather conditions and will not generate false warnings due to rain clutter caused by wet roads and other wet surroundings. The radar system uses ranging techniques to reject false targets that are detected outside of a predetermined target detection zone. In accordance with the present invention, the radar system indicates that a target is detected if and only if any part of the target is within the detection zone and it: (1) remains in front of the antenna for at least TH1 seconds; (2) is at a range between Range.sub.min and Range.sub.

Abstract: A radar system including a means for distinguishing signals returned from (i.e., reflected by) objects that are stationary with respect to earth (i.e., "stationary objects") from signals returned from objects that are moving along with a host vehicle (i.e., the vehicle upon which the radar system is mounted). The system includes a radar antenna having a relatively narrow beam width centered at a "squint" angle .theta.. When the antenna is aimed such that the center of the beam is at a squint angle of .theta.=60.degree., the Doppler frequency of signals that are reflected from targets that are stationary along the roadside is significantly higher than the frequency of signals reflected from targets that are in the blind spot to the right-rear of the host vehicle and which are moving along with the host vehicle.