Abstract: A sash lock assembly is suitable for use with a sash window assembly including an upper sash window and a lower sash window slidable within a master frame, the upper sash window having a keeper connected thereto. The sash lock assembly includes a housing adapted to be mounted on the lower sash window, a cam positioned within the housing, an actuator handle, and an anti-rotation device. The housing has an opening therein. The actuator handle extends through the opening in the housing and is connected to the cam such that the actuator handle and the cam rotate together between a locked position, wherein the cam is adapted to engage the keeper, and an unlocked position, wherein the cam is adapted to disengage from the keeper. The anti-rotation device includes a protrusion positioned on the housing. When the sash lock assembly is in the locked position, the protrusion engages an engaging surface on the actuator handle to prevent rotation of the actuator handle.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to methods and apparatus for using a fiber array spectral translator-based (“FAST”) spectroscopic system for performing spectral unmixing of a mixture containing multiple polymorphs. In an embodiment, a first spectrum of a mixture containing polymorphs of a compound is obtained using a photon detector and a fiber array spectral translator having plural fibers. A set of second spectra is provided where each spectrum of the set of second spectra may be representative of a different polymorph of the compound. The first spectrum and the set of second spectra may be compared, and based on the comparison, the presence of one or more polymorphs in the mixture may be determined.

Abstract: Spreader apparatus for a crop residue chopper of an agricultural harvesting machine or combine, mountable in a simple manner and quickly and precisely pivotable sidewardly, and optionally upwardly and downwardly, in a unitary manner, for adjusting or varying a direction and/or one or more characteristics of discharge of crop residue propelled from a chopper. The spreader apparatus includes a spreader board having vanes mounted thereon for guiding crop residue flow discharged from the chopper, the vanes and the spreader board being movable simultaneously and in a unitary manner, to achieve adjustments or shifts in crop residue deposition location, without altering consistency or uniformity of the crop residue distribution.

Abstract: A combinatorial at-speed scan testing. A processor including a plurality of distributed slave counters. Each distributed slave counter coupled to a group of scan chains, each distributed slave counter to generate shift-enable-flop signals to be received by the group of scan chains coupled to each distributed slave counter, the shift-enable-flop signals based at least in part on an external shift-enable signal received by the processor. A scan test controller coupled to the plurality of distributed slave counters to provide control signals to the plurality of distributed slave counters to perform an at-speed test of the processor.

Abstract: An acetal-based composition useful as a nucleating, gelling, thickening or clarifying agent is disclosed. The composition may be synthesized or provided in many different forms, including multicarbon diacetals formed from carbohydrates. Once synthesized, the compound may be employed as an additive in a plastic composition, such as (for example) a polypropylene copolymer. One structure of such an acetal-based composition is provided by the formula: wherein: n is 0, 1 or 2; Ar1 and Ar2 are independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted aryl-containing groups; and R is selected from the group consisting of: alkenyls, alkyls, alkoxy, hydroxyl alkyls, and alkyl-halides.

Abstract: The present invention consists of an inexpensive tight sealing plastic container suited for microwave cooking, top-shelf dishwashing and freezer use. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the container is provided with two compartments, one large and one small. The container utilizes a dual cut-back closure device of which the retaining bead of the container bottom maintains the container top in a secure position. The inside dimensions of the container top are slightly larger than the container bottom in both compartments. The difference in sizes provides an interference fit and forms a substantially leak proof seal along the inside perimeter of both compartments of the container. The container top provides at least one gripping tab, which facilitates the separation of the container top from the container bottom and permit container venting.

Abstract: An optical sub assembly for receiving an optical fiber transmission line for coupling to an optical device, to a receptacle for use in such a sub assembly and to a method of manufacture of such a sub assembly. The optical sub assembly preferably provides electrical isolation between a receptacle having a nose for receiving the optical fiber and a package housing an optical device. The nose houses a ferrule containing a fiber stub which may be optically aligned with an optical device housed in a package before securing the receptacle to the package. The electrical insulation is provided between the nose and the package by a sleeve extending along a middle portion of the ferrule and an insulating portion positioned between the sleeve and the nose.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an exercise and training device for runners and provides a means to train them to stay in the most efficient position for optimum muscle use and to improve speed and lateral quickness. The device comprises an upper thigh strap, a foot stirrup and a length of resilient elastic material adjustably secured therebetween and adjusted to maintain the user's knee at a 90° angle during running.

Abstract: A microelectronic assembly is provided having a MEMS substrate, a MEMS device on the MEMS substrate, the MEMS device having a MEMS component which is movable relative to the MEMS substrate, a cover piece having a side over a side of the MEMS substrate on which the MEMS device is located, and a plurality of perimeter components, each having opposing portions sealing with the MEMS substrate and the cover piece respectively, the perimeter components forming a perimeter around the MEMS device.

Abstract: A power tool has a housing having a drive portion for turning a fastener to tighten or loosen the fastener, the drive portion having two opposite sides spaced from one another in one direction and two connecting elements spaced from one another in another direction which is transverse to the one direction, the connecting elements including a first connecting element to connect with a fastener to be turned and a second connecting element to connect with an adjacent fastener so as to stop the power tool from turning around the fastener to be turned. The connecting elements being movable in the one directions to a first position wherein both elements are on one side of the drive portion and to a second position wherein both elements are on the opposite side of the drive portion and being fixedly secured in the two positions.

Abstract: The invention provides an adenoviral vector comprising (a) at least a portion of an adenoviral genome comprising a major late transcription unit containing a terminal exon, wherein the terminal exon comprises a 5? splice acceptor DNA sequence element and a 3? polyadenylation signal sequence, and (b) a non-native nucleic acid sequence encoding a protein that does not contribute to the adenoviral vector entry into a host cell, wherein the non-native nucleic acid sequence is positioned within the terminal exon, such that the non-native nucleic acid sequence is selectively expressed in cells within which the adenoviral vector can replicate. The invention further provides an adenoviral vector composition and a method for treating or preventing a pathologic state in a mammal, comprising administering to the mammal the adenoviral vector composition of the invention in an amount sufficient to treat or prevent the pathologic state in the mammal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to grommets. In particular, the present invention relates to grommets used within vehicle suspension systems. In preferred embodiments, the dome end of the grommet comprises an anular extension that engages a fastener or bolt extending through the grommet.

Abstract: A linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) is disclosed that has first and second coil is formed of materials that minimize the Barkhausen noise, and hence which produces outputs that are substantially independent of any Barkhausen noise. In an embodiment, the Barkhausen independence is formed by making the coils of non-ferromagnetic materials. For example, other materials could be used that have a material as the core that does not include grain boundaries or does not include metastable magnetic.

Abstract: Systems and methods that manipulate a system time clock in an audio decoding system and/or a video decoding system are disclosed. In one example, the method may include the steps of selecting a trick mode rate and adjusting system time clock update rate as a function of the selected trick mode rate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for detecting a sensor angle error in a system in which a measured quantity is determined on the basis of a phase of a signal. A signal derived from the measurement of multiple sensors is ascribed to a vector in a two-dimensional space, and a norm is calculated characterizing that vector. A value is calculated characterizing variation of that norm over a specified period of time and that value is compared with a threshold in order to identify a sensor fault.

Abstract: A detecting data processing apparatus configured to identify at least one of a plurality of code words present in a marked version of a material item. The detecting apparatus including a registration processor operable to compare the samples of the marked material item with a copy of the original material item samples. If a sample of the marked material item and the original material item differ by a comparison threshold, the registration processor replaces the compared sample of the marked material item with the corresponding sample from the original material item.

Abstract: A method and system for configuring one or more prospective-participant nodes as participant nodes so as to enable the prospective-participant nodes to engage in a peer-to-peer communication is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the method and system may be embodied as a common application that includes logic, in hardware or software form, for carrying out one or more of the functions for configuring one or more prospective-participant nodes as a participant node in a peer-to-peer network. In carrying out these functions, one of the participant nodes discovers its network connection settings, and based on these settings, generates participant-node-configuration data that includes one or more network connection settings that define how to address the prospective-participant node as a participant node.

Abstract: A drag-and-drop user interface (DDUI) can generate multiple charts in an integrated chart report and supports the drag-and-drop method of adding fields to the integrated chart report. When a field is dropped from a field list into a multiple chart drop zone, the DDUI will automatically generate additional charts to represent the data in the dropped field. An additional chart will be generated for each unique entry in a data field. The number of charts can be modified by selecting particular elements in the dropped field, by means of a drop-down menu. The drop-down menu enables the elimination or addition of elements of the dropped field. Each additional field dropped into the multiple chart drop zone will add a chart to the chart report. Conversely, each field dragged out of the multiple chart drop zone will eliminate a chart from the chart report. The DDUI can accommodate various chart types.

Abstract: A new Penstemon plant particularly distinguished by large white flowers with light pink margins, large inflorescences, early flowering, grass-green foliage with lanceolate leaves, vigorous growth, and a relatively compact, steady, and upright plant habit with good branching ability is disclosed.