Abstract: A data-pattern feedback mechanism is introduced into the peak detection process of an automatic frequency compensation system in a Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying (GFSK) modulated system, providing fast and accurate fine-stage automatic frequency compensation (AFC). Maximum positive and negative peak registers are updated with new values as necessary based on detection during a sequence of identical binary bit values (e.g., during a “00” for detection of maximum negative peak frequency, or during a “11” for detection of maximum positive peak frequency), in a particular data frame. As soon as an initial value is determined for both the maximum positive and negative peak frequencies (e.g., after the first occurrence of a “11” and a “00”, in any order), fine-stage automatic frequency compensation can be initiated. Subsequent adjustments to the VCO of the local oscillator will further refine the frequency offset towards the ideal of zero.

Abstract: A miniaturized microelectronic, hybrid circuit package having either a single or a multi-layer, flexible, printed circuit substrate with printed conductors interconnecting a plurality of integrated circuit (IC) dies with a ball grid array (BGA) of contacts. The IC dies are arranged on parallel strips defined between preferential fold zones formed in the substrate. The dies are over molded with plastic that is shaped to facilitate the substrate being folded to form a polyhedron. When so folded, the over molded IC dies face inward and BGA is exposed on an outwardly facing surface to facilitate attachment of the folded package to a motherboard.

Abstract: An assembly integrating commercially available capacitors into filtered feedthroughs. A feedthrough assembly comprises a plurality of Input/Output (I/O) conductors, wherein the I/O conductors pass through a hermetic seal such that a first end of the I/O conductors reside on a non-hermetic side of the hermetic seal and a second end of the I/O conductors reside on a hermetic side of the hermetic seal, a printed circuit interconnect substrate residing on the hermetic side of the hermetic seal, and a plurality of ceramic chip capacitors mounted on the printed circuit interconnect substrate, wherein a first end of each capacitor is connected via the interconnect to the second end of an I/O conductor and a second end of each capacitor is connected via the interconnect to a constant voltage level.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a receptacle preferably in form of a trough for feeding domestic animals, comprising one rear wall part, and at least one other wall part, and a bottom part, and suspension means, where said rear wall part and said other wall part are interconnected by curved corner parts, and said suspension means are positioned at an upper part of said rear wall part and are extending outwards from said rear wall part forming a fold back part, and said suspension means are provided with reinforced areas extending along a substantial length of said suspension means, wherein said reinforced areas of said suspension means are provided as a curved continuation of said curved corner parts.

Abstract: There is provided a detachable cargo bed extender which when carried by a vehicle receiving hitch extends the cargo bed. The extender includes a supportive frame and a cross bar which may be adjusted upwardly and downwardly to a desired bed height, as well as, inwardly and outwardly to the desired bed width. Running lights provide safe vehicular operation of the attached cargo bed extender.

Abstract: A data-pattern feedback mechanism is introduced into the peak detection process of an automatic frequency compensation system in a Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying (GFSK) modulated system, providing fast and accurate fine-stage automatic frequency compensation (AFC). Maximum positive and negative peak registers are updated with new values as necessary based on detection during a sequence of identical binary bit values (e.g., during a “00” for detection of maximum negative peak frequency, or during a “11” for detection of maximum positive peak frequency), in a particular data frame. As soon as an initial value is determined for both the maximum positive and negative peak frequencies (e.g., after the first occurrence of a “11” and a “00”, in any order), fine-stage automatic frequency compensation can be initiated. Subsequent adjustments to the VCO of the local oscillator will further refine the frequency offset towards the ideal of zero.

Abstract: A method for targeting a therapeutic agent to a target site in a patient is provided.

Abstract: A ball nut drive assembly includes a ball nut having a bore extending axially therethrough, a ball screw extending through the bore of the ball nut and being cooperatively engaged with the ball nut, and a spring compliant member received on the ball screw and positioned adjacent the ball nut. The spring compliant member is tensioned to bias the ball nut in the axial direction along the ball screw. The ball nut is positioned within a housing, which is preferably fabricated of aluminum, and is generally rotatably supported therein by first and second sets of ball bearings. The spring compliant member is in intimate contact with a first inner surface of the housing and biases the ball nut against a second inner surface of the housing. Races encapsulating the first and second sets of bearings may be positioned adjacent the ball nut and in intimate contact with the first and second inner surfaces of the housing.

Abstract: A movable barrier operator system includes a barrier-motor electrical driver, a first input device for receiving operating commands, a second input device for developing system status and a controller for storing a record of all input commands received and a record of all events occurring to the movable barrier and for enabling operation of the electrical driver in response to an input command. The first input device may be a DTMF receiver or a telephone entry system. Events stored include barrier obstructions and barrier operator failures. The controller, responsive to a stored event, enable the telephone entry system to contact a service provider. For facilities with multiple barriers and a DTMF receiver at each operator, a special circuit normalizes the amplitude of a transient analog tone burst (such as from a DTMF transmission) without any transient level overshoot.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for stabilizing a composition which comprises a mixture of a halopropargyl compound. The composition can be used broadly in industrial systems and more particularly with substrates such as paints, coatings, stucco, concrete, stone, cementaceous surfaces, wood, caulking, sealants, textiles, and the like.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for stabilizing a composition which comprises a mixture of a halopropargyl compound. The composition can be used broadly in industrial systems and more particularly with substrates such as paints, coatings, stucco, concrete, stone, cementaceous surfaces, wood, caulking, sealants, textiles, and the like.

Abstract: The targeting capability of an antibody is enhanced using an antibody-enzyme conjugate and a separate soluble substrate-agent conjugate, wherein the targeted enzyme catalyzes the conversion of a soluble substrate, bearing at least one therapeutic or diagnostic agent, to a product comprising the agent, which accumulates at the target site for effective treatment or diagnosis. This method is useful for targeting any type of agent to a site to which an antibody can selectively bind, including use for imaging, e.g., tumors, infectious lesions, fibrin clots, myocardial infarctions, non-cancerous cells, damaged normal cells, atherosclerotic plaque, lymphocyte autoreactive clones, and for therapy, e.g., with drugs, toxins, immune modulators, radioisotopes or antibiotics.

Abstract: A polyspecific anti-leukocyte antibody conjugate for targeting foci of leukocyte accretion comprises an immunoreactive polyspecific composite of at least two different substantially monospecific antibodies or antibody fragments, conjugated to at least one imaging agent, wherein at least two of said antibodies or antibody fragments specifically bind to different leukocyte cell types.A method for targeting an imaging agent to an inflammatory or infectious lesion comprises injecting a mammal parenterally with an effective amount for targeting of the above anti-leukocyte imaging conjugate.A therapeutic anti-leukocyte antibody-agent conjugate for targeting foci of leukocyte accretion comprises at least one immunoreactive substantially monospecific antibody or antibody fragment which specifically binds to at least one leukocyte cell type, conjugated to at least one therapeutic antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: 5- or 6-substituted .beta.-carboline-3-carboxylic acid esters of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, nitrilo, halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, andR.sup.3 is a branched C.sub.3-6 alkyl group which is optionally substituted by halogen, or a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl group which is optionally methyl-substituted, are valuable pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A method of selectively delivering radiation homogeneously to lymphoid and marrow tissues in vivo including the step of administering an effective dose of a radiolabeled immunological binding partner of a T-200 antigen to a patient is disclosed. Also disclosed are immunological binding partners and compositions based thereon for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A plastic shipping platform formed from a unitary sheet of plastic material having a length, a width and a thickness and provided with a plurality of spaced apart widthwise extending fold lines, integral support support columns and cut-out portions so that the unitary sheet may be folded around the fold lines and superposed portions may be secured together to form a plastic shipping platform having a length, a width and a height.

Abstract: A device for metering the angular position of a direction indicator, such as a wind direction indicator (10) mounted rotatably about an axis. The said device comprises the reference member (18) mounted rotationally about said axis and having driving means (44) for continuously rotating the reference member in a predetermined direction. The reference member (18) includes radiation beam directing means (46, 47) rotating with said reference member (18) so as to direct once each revolution a reference radiation beam and a measuring radiation beam from a radiation source (45) to a first radiation sensing means (26) and to a second radiation beam directing means (48) respectively. The said second directing means (48) is rotatable with the direction indicator (10) and adapted to direct the measuring radiation beam received from said first directing means (47) to second adjacent sensing means (14) generating a measuring signal when exposed to radiation.

Abstract: Antigens associated with carcinomas and adenocarcinomas as well as methods for isolating, identifying and detecting them are disclosed.

Abstract: Antigens associated with carcinomas and adenocarcinomas as well as methods for isolating, identifying and detecting them are disclosed.