Abstract: An apparatus for a pet that includes a rigid member having first and second ends and a flexible member having first and second ends. The first end of the flexible member is connected to the second end of the rigid member. An ergonomic handle is connected to the first end of the rigid member. An attachment device attaches a projectile to the second end of the flexible member. The ergonomic handle is configured to allow persons with limited mobility to move the projectile.

Abstract: A receiver that uses a single processor to control a GPS sub-system and an inertial (“INS”) sub-system and, through software integration, shares GPS and INS position and covariance information between the sub-systems. The receiver time tags the INS measurement data using a counter that is slaved to GPS time, and the receiver then uses separate INS and GPS filters to produce GPS and INS position information that is synchronized in time. The GPS/INS receiver utilizes GPS position and associated covariance information in the updating of an INS Kalman filter, which provides updated system error information that is used in propagating inertial position, velocity and attitude. Whenever the receiver is stationary after initial movement, the INS sub-system performs “zero-velocity updates,” to more accurately compensate in the Kalman filter for component measurement biases and measurement noise.

Abstract: A calibration procedure for reducing frequency-dependent bias effects in a fixed satellite-based ground-positioning receiver is disclosed, the receiver having the capability to receive both GPS and GLONASS satellite signals. The calibration procedure removes satellite dynamics by utilizing the respective satellite ephemeris data, estimates the change in receiver clock offset by means of GPS measurements, and acquires a set of two or more GLONASS pseudorange measurements while cycling a local oscillator in the receiver through a predetermined sequence of different frequencies.

Abstract: A receiver that uses a single processor to control a GPS sub-system and an inertial (“INS”) sub-system and, through software integration, shares GPS and INS position and covariance information between the sub-systems. The receiver time tags the INS measurement data using a counter that is slaved to GPS time, and the receiver then uses separate INS and GPS filters to produce GPS and INS position information that is synchronized in time. The GPS/INS receiver utilizes GPS position and associated covariance information in the updating of an INS Kalman filter, which provides updated system error information that is used in propagating inertial position, velocity and attitude. Whenever the receiver is stationary after initial movement, the INS subsystem performs “zero-velocity updates,” to more accurately compensate in the Kalman filter for component measurement biases and measurement noise.

Abstract: A full-time power transfer system is disclosed to include a transfer case having a clutch assembly arranged to control speed differentiation and torque biasing across an interaxle differential, sensors for detecting and generating sensor signals indicative of various dynamic and operational characteristics of the vehicle, and a controller for controlling actuation of the clutch assembly in response to the sensor signals. Upon the occurrence of traction loss, the clutch assembly is automatically actuated for limiting interaxle slip while transferring increased drive torque to the non-slipping driveline. Under a preferred adaptive control scheme, the actuated condition of the clutch assembly is controllably modulated between its non-actuated and fully-actuated limits for automatically varying the magnitude of speed differentiation and torque biasing across the interaxle differential in response to changes in the dynamic and operational characteristics of the vehicle.

Abstract: A full-time power transfer system is disclosed to include a transfer case having a clutch assembly arranged to control speed differentiation and torque biasing across an interaxle differential, sensors for detecting and generating sensor signals indicative of various dynamic and operational characteristics of the vehicle, and a controller for controlling actuation of the clutch assembly in response to the sensor signals. Upon the occurrence of traction loss, the clutch assembly is automatically actuated for limiting interaxle slip while transferring increased drive torque to the non-slipping driveline. Under a preferred adaptive control scheme, the actuated condition of the clutch assembly is controllably modulated between its non-actuated and fully-actuated limits for automatically varying the magnitude of speed differentiation and torque biasing across the interaxle differential in response to changes in the dynamic and operational characteristics of the vehicle.

Abstract: A full-time power transfer system is disclosed to include a transfer case having a clutch assembly arranged to control speed differentiation and torque biasing across an interaxle differential, sensors for detecting and generating sensor signals indicative of various dynamic and operational characteristics of the vehicle, and a controller for controlling actuation of the clutch assembly in response to the sensor signals. Upon the occurrence of traction loss, the clutch assembly is automatically actuated for limiting interaxle slip while transferring increased drive torque to the non-slipping driveline. Under a preferred adaptive control scheme, the actuated condition of the clutch assembly is controllably modulated between its non-actuated and fully-actuated limits for automatically varying the magnitude of speed differentiation and torque biasing across the interaxle differential in response to changes in the dynamic and operational characteristics of the vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates to preservative compositions which comprise a biocidal metal compound and an fungicidal compound containing a triazole group. Methods of treating wood with the composition are also described.

Abstract: The instant invention concerns a wood preservative composition comprising a synergistically effective amount of (a) a cuprammonium compound and (b) tebuconazole to preserve wood.

Abstract: The instant invention concerns a wood preservative composition comprising a synergistically effective amount of (a) a cuprammonium compound and (b) tebuconazole to preserve wood.

Abstract: The instant invention concerns a wood preservative composition comprising a synergistically effective amount of (a) a cuprammonium compound and (b) tebuconazole to preserve wood.