Abstract: Pre-connected analyte sensors are provided. A pre-connected analyte sensor includes a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. The sensor carrier includes a substrate configured for mechanical coupling of the sensor to testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. The sensor carrier also includes conductive contacts for electrically coupling sensor electrodes to the testing, calibration, or wearable equipment.

Abstract: A sport apparel marketing apparatus which includes an apparel hanger suitable for displaying and marketing sport apparel. The apparel hanger includes a hook and a primary support member. At least one of the hook and the primary support member is a portion of a sporting good from the sport associated with the sport apparel being marketed. The sport apparel marketing apparatus may further include a cross member which may also be a portion of an associated sporting good. The sport apparel marketing apparatus may also include apparatus for displaying information to potential customers in addition to the apparel hanger.

Abstract: A bicycle inner tube including an annular envelope defining an interior gas compartment and a connecting means operatively associated with the annular envelope. The connecting means is configured to selectively engage either of at least two different styles or sizes of inflation valve. The two most commonly available styles of inflation valve used in the bicycle arts are Schrader valves and Presta valves, however, other valve styles as well as various sizes of a valve style are suitable for implementation with this invention. The selective removable engagement between the connecting means and a suitable valve provides for substantially airtight fluid communication between the interior gas compartment of the inner tube and the selected inflation valve. The connecting means may include a threaded aperture formed in the annular envelope and configured to selectively and threadably engage an attachment structure associated with each of the various types or styles of inflation valve.

Abstract: The present invention provides a structured web-based process leveraging database for identifying high-leverage potential manufacturing and inspection processes. The internet-based leveraging application of the subject invention can be populated with worthwhile technology improvements, preventing duplication of efforts, and fostering quicker implementation of the worthwhile technology improvements at other sites. The web-based leveraging application also allows the processes to be categorized, detailed information about the process to be provided, and tracking of the progress of the leveraging across world-wide operations.

Abstract: The invention includes an assembly (130) having a physical vapor deposition target (102) separated from a backing plate (120) with a layer (104) consisting essentially of one or both of molybdenum and tantalum. The invention also includes an assembly comprising a backing plate of at least 99.9% aluminum bound to a target of at least 99.9% molybdenum through a bond having a strength of at least about 6,000 pounds per square inch (psi). Additionally, the invention includes a method of bonding a tungsten-containing material to an aluminum-containing material. A layer of molybdenum-containing material (104) is provided between the tungsten-containing material (102) and the aluminum-containing material (120); and is bonded to both the tungsten-containing material (102) and the aluminum-containing material (120).

Abstract: The invention includes a non-magnetic physical vapor deposition target. The target has at least 30 atom percent total of one or more of Co, Ni, Ta, Ti, Pt, Mo and W, and at least 10 atom percent silicon. The target also has one phase and not more than 1% of any additional phases other than said one phase. In another aspect, the invention includes a non-magnetic physical vapor deposition target consisting essentially of Co and/or Ni, silicon, and one phase.

Abstract: The invention includes a non-magnetic physical vapor deposition target. The target has at least 30 atom percent total of one or more of Co, Ni, Ta, Ti, Pt, Mo and W, and at least 10 atom percent silicon. The target also has one phase and not more than 1% of any additional phases other than said one phase. In another aspect, the invention includes a non-magnetic physical vapor deposition target consisting essentially of Co and/or Ni, silicon, and one phase.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a seat to a seat post comprises a cylindrical housing with oppositely oriented openings on the side of the housing. Top and bottom clamping pieces are positioned through the openings. Mating grooves on the ends of the clamps are adapted for placement and securing of a pair of rails affixed to the underside of the seat. A bottom block is disposed beneath the clamps and adapted for abutment against the clamps. The interior bottom portion of the housing is threaded, and the exterior top portion of the seat post is threaded for engagement with the threads of the housing, so that the seat post itself is tightened against the bottom piece, thus securing the seat rails within the clamps without need for tools or small components.

Abstract: Upright sidewall and end panels are bolted to a unitary base component having a treadmill so as to form a composite exercise tank. One end panel has a door of transparent sheet material with specialized hinges and locking mechanism to assure a leakproof fit. Water can be introduced into the tank to a desired level from a storage container, whereupon the treadmill is actuated for exercise or therapy. During use, water in the tank is recirculated through heating, cleaning and sanitizing equipment. After use, the water in the tank is emptied to the storage container and the user exits through the door.

Abstract: Upright sidewall and end panels are bolted to a unitary base component having a treadmill so as to form a composite exercise tank. One end panel has a door of transparent sheet material with specialized hinges and locking mechanism to assure a leakproof fit. Water can be introduced into the tank to a desired level from a storage container, whereupon the treadmill is actuated for exercise or therapy. During use, water in the tank is recirculated through heating, cleaning and sanitizing equipment. After use, the water in the tank is emptied to the storage container and the user exits through the door.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a seat to a seat post comprises a cylindrical housing with oppositely oriented openings on the side of the housing. Top and bottom clamping pieces are positioned through the openings. Mating grooves on the ends of the clamps are adapted for placement and securing of a pair of rails affixed to the underside of the seat. A bottom block is disposed beneath the clamps and adapted for abutment against the clamps. The interior bottom portion of the housing is threaded, and the exterior top portion of the seat post is threaded for engagement with the threads of the housing, so that the seat post itself is tightened against the bottom piece, thus securing the seat rails within the clamps without need for tools or small components.