Abstract: A system for packaging resin bonded molded abrasive articles having a flexible package comprising at least one sidewall defining an enclosed volume and at least one resin bonded abrasive article positioned within the enclosed volume. The sidewall comprises a multilayer barrier composite having a water vapor transmission rate that is less than 0.5 grams per 645 square centimeters (100 square inches) per 24 hours.

Abstract: A soccer (or association football) goalkeeping game has two players playing against each other on a reduced-sized playing field. Each players has as objectives not only to score on the opponent but also save the opponent's shot on goals. The rules of play reward goalkeeping play in particular. For example, a player who saves a goal shot but knocks the ball out-of-bounds on his or her side of the field get the ball back, instead of losing the ball pursuant to FIFA rules of soccer (or association football). Also, not only do goals earn points but so do caught-and-held saves, and there is no counterpart whatsoever to points for caught-and-held saves under FIFA rules of soccer (or association football).

Abstract: A stand alone sensor module having built in intelligence that provides object detection for a both a vehicle and stationary applications. The system includes a processor connected to a sensor and a signal interface. The processor receives signals from the sensor and the signal interface and generates a status signal based on the signals received from the sensor and the signal interface. The processor drives the status signal to the signal interface.

Abstract: A method and system for generating control settings for a multi-parameter control system. The interdependencies of processing tools and the related effect on semiconductor wafers within a processing tool is factored into a mathematical model that considers desired and measured wafer quality parameters in the derivation of specific solutions of sets of possible quality parameter adjustments. A selection process determines a set of adjustments such as one that results in minimal changes to the process.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for promoting faster wound healing and alleviating pain during and after various dermatology-related treatments. The method comprises using low level laser therapy in conjunction with dermatological treatments including intense pulsed light, radio frequency, dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, chemabrasion, chemical peels, ablative lasers, and cryogenics.

Abstract: The movable cleaning shoe frame is provided with internal sidewalls. The frame supports a sieve for receiving grain to be cleaned. The sieve is provided with longitudinally extending dividers that define a plurality of longitudinally extending grain flow channels. The sidewalls and the dividers are provided with cleaning shoe spreaders that extend into the longitudinally extending grain flow channels above the sieve. Movement of the cleaning shoe drives the spreaders to flap back and forth. This flapping action of the spreaders distributes the grain to be cleaned transversely across the sieve so that the cleaning assembly operates more efficiently.

Abstract: A composition suitable for use in personal cleaning or detergent soap bars, which includes a sulfonated fatty acid or alpha sulfonated alkyl ester, and methods for producing such a composition. The composition and methods exhibit efficient processing and allow for formation of cleansing or detergent bars with improved hardness, improved resistance to marring and improved processability to marring, lower wear-rate and decreased mush formation during consumer use.

Abstract: Disclosed are improved cleaning compositions comprising soap&com ma; fatty acid, synthetic detersive surfactant, salt and a polyhydridic alcohol, which are suitable for formation into precursor cleansing/laundry bar “soap noodles,” personal cleansing bars and laundry detergent bars. The compositions comprise: (a) from about 58% to about 93% by weight of an approximately 70% aqueous soap slurry; (b) from about 1% to about 15% by weight of a fatty acid; (c) from about 2% to about 30% by weight of an approximately 55% aqueous mixture of anionic surfactants comprising i) an alpha sulfonated alkyl ester, and ii) a sulfonated fatty acid or salts thereof, wherein the ratio of i) to ii) is from about 10:1 to about 1:10; (d) from about 0.5% to about 2% by weight of a salt; (e) from about 0.

Abstract: Disclosed is a significantly improved synthetic method of producing a set of mutagenized progeny polynucleotides which contain at least one substituted codon encoding for each of the 20 naturally encoded amino acids or any selected subset thereof. This in turn, similarly provides a method for producing from a parental template polypeptide, a set of mutagenized progeny polypeptides in which all 20 naturally encoded amino acids is represented at each original amino acid position or any selected subset thereof. The methods described herein enable the synthesis of defined, complex mixtures of oligonucleotides, in instances where the incorporation of degenerate bases is impractical. These oligonucleotide mixtures are useful for a variety of applications such as recombination methods, site-saturation mutagenesis, or the like.

Abstract: A Chum Tube Lure designed for catching fish by spreading a chum slick or fish oil attractant out the back of a chum tube and over the lure. Chum or fish oil attractant is inserted into the head of the chum tube and fills the inside of the tube. Inside the tube is a piece of manila rope used to absorb the fish oil and slow the process of spreading the chum slick or fish oil out and over the lure. As the Chum Tube Lure is trolled through the water, water flows through the head at the front of the chum tube forcing the fish oil out the back of the chum tube and over the lure. The Chum Tube Lure such as a chum tube eel is a tube eel attached to the back section of the chum tube. The chum tube eel or lure is spinning around creating noise and vibrations in the water. This accompanied by the fish oil attractant flowing over the lure helps to attract fish to the lure.

Abstract: A stand alone sensor module having built in intelligence that provides object detection for a both a vehicle and stationary applications. The system includes a processor connected to a sensor and a signal interface. The processor receives signals from the sensor and the signal interface and generates a status signal based on the signals received from the sensor and the signal interface. The processor drives the status signal to the signal interface.

Abstract: A tool for depositing multilayer coatings onto a substrate. The tool includes a housing defining a vacuum chamber connected to a vacuum source, deposition stations each configured to deposit a layer of multilayer coating on the substrate, a curing station, and a contamination reduction device. At least one of the deposition stations is configured to deposit an inorganic layer, while at least one other deposition station is configured to deposit an organic layer. In one tool configuration, the substrate may travel back and forth through the tool as many times as needed to achieve the desired number of layers of multilayer coating. In another, the tool may include numerous housings adjacently spaced such that the substrate may make a single unidirectional pass. The contamination reduction device may be configured as one or more migration control chambers about at least one of the deposition stations, and further includes cooling devices, such as chillers, to reduce the presence of vaporous layer precursors.

Abstract: A soccer (or association football) goalkeeping game involves two players playing against each other on a playing field having a soccer goal at two opposite ends and demarcated with respective offside zones. The players have as objectives (i) offensively to move a play ball into the defender's goal and (ii) defensively to save attempts on goal and/or acquire ball possession in order to switch around and commence offensively. The rules of play can limit time-of-possession to a time-limit, such as five seconds, so that ball possession in excess of the time-limit results in a turnover. Any unstopped scores from shots taken after the applicable time-limit are not counted. Another rule of play assesses any player who crosses into the offside zone of the opponent with a penalty-shot violation. Penalty shots are postponed until after a play period runs out of time so not to interrupt play.

Abstract: A tip up light bar assembly includes front and rear light bars pivotally supported above transversely opposed end assemblies joined by connector bars to form a rigid support structure. Each light bar is built on a rigid substrate having a uniform cross section. Longitudinally extending features of the rigid substrate provide locations for mounting light sources, electronic assemblies and lenses which, together with gaskets, define a weather-resistant enclosure surrounding the light sources and electronic assemblies. The light bars pivot at transversely opposed ends to a vertical position in which the light sources are elevated above traffic. Each end assembly includes a base plate, a pivotally mounted pivot plate. A gas spring reduces the dead weight of the light bar while a limit strap controls angular movement of the light bar relative to the base plate to approximately 90°. A motor-drive actuator exerts outward force on the pivot plates to move the light bars between a horizontal and vertical position.

Abstract: A stand alone sensor module having built in intelligence that provides object detection for a both a vehicle and stationary applications. The system includes a processor connected to a sensor and a signal interface. The processor receives signals from the sensor and the signal interface and generates a status signal based on the signals received from the sensor and the signal interface. The processor drives the status signal to the signal interface.

Abstract: A method is provided for preventing the delivery of unwanted electronic mail messages to a destination client. An original electronic mail message is first received from a source client at a destination server. Next, a reply electronic mail message is sent from the destination server to the source client requesting the source client to complete a registration process to register the source client's electronic mail address with the destination server. The original electronic mail message is only sent from the destination server to the destination client when the source client properly registers the source client's electronic mail address.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device designed to retain a pair of sock or other paired items of clothing together during the washing or drying thereof. The retaining device is also adapted to be used to display a pair of socks or other paired items of clothing on display racks in stores selling such items of clothing. Also, disclosed is a holder dispenser for storing a number of the retaining devices in the laundry and which allows the retaining devices to be removed one at a time, as needed.

Abstract: Carboxylic acids are converted in high yields to olefins or high purity .alpha.-olefins by contacting a mixture of carboxylic acid and a carboxylic acid anhydride in the presence of a Group VIII metal or copper-containing catalyst at a temperature of from about 100.degree. C. to about 300.degree. C.

Abstract: A division head for a tubular grinding mill for controlling the level of material being ground in the upstream compartment of the mill. The division head is formed by a plurality of hollow pie shaped segments covered on the upstream side by grates which permit material to flow into the division head and liners and on the downstream side. A partition divides the pie shaped segments into radially inward sections and a radially outward section. Material within the radially inward sections flows out of the division head into a downstream compartment of the mill through a central discharge cone. Some of the radially outward sections are flow connected directly to the radially inward sections through an opening in the partition dividing the pie shaped segments. Dampers are provided for controlling flow of material through the opening connecting radially outward sections with radially inward sections.