Abstract: An electrical signal pathway compatibility is negotiated between a first reconfigurable circuit module and a second, connected, reconfigurable circuit module. The first reconfigurable circuit module includes a circuit board, a programmable device possessing a plurality of programmable input/output pins, a connector, a plurality of electrical signal pathways, a first embedded controller, whereby the plurality of electrical signal pathways and the connector constitute a first pinout, and a second reconfigurable circuit module. The second reconfigurable circuit module includes a second embedded controller and a second pinout. A request for configuration signal is transmitted from the first embedded controller to the second embedded controller. A compatibility analysis is performed between the first pinout and the second pinout using said second embedded controller. An approval signal is transmitted from the second embedded controller to the first embedded controller.

Abstract: A reconfigurable circuit module comprises edge connectors for connecting with other reconfigurable circuit modules to form multi-dimensional arrays. Programmable devices such as FPGAs, CPLDs, etc. residing on the reconfigurable circuit modules control electric signal path functionality. An embedded controller microprocessor negotiates signal path compatibility between adjacent modules, preventing two or more programmable devices from simultaneously driving the same signal path.

Abstract: A reconfigurable circuit module comprises edge connectors for connecting with other reconfigurable circuit modules to form multi-dimensional arrays. Programmable devices such as FPGAs, CPLDs, etc. residing on the reconfigurable circuit modules control electric signal path functionality. An embedded controller microprocessor negotiates signal path compatibility between adjacent modules, preventing two or more programmable devices from simultaneously driving the same signal path.

Abstract: A tube-forming machine and process has a supply for delivering an elongate, folded, plastic web along a path of travel. The web may be clear polyethylene folded treated surface to treated surface. A cutting mechanism is positioned along the path including a hard cylindrical roll and a cutter having a cutting head and means to bias the head toward the roll. A rotatable sealing drum has a cylindrical web engaging surface delineating a further portion of the path. A set of circumferentially spaced flame-emitting nozzles are positioned adjacent the drum surface section. Each of the nozzles includes a tip disposed within the cylinder delineated by said drum surface and has an axis disposed in an imaginary radial plane. Each tip is directed radially upwardly to impinge its flame against portions of a web being fed along the path when such portions project from said drum surface. Each tip axis is at an angle from 90.degree. to 60.degree.

Abstract: There is provided a hinge adapter kit adapted to be secured to the sidewalls of an enclosure or cover and an open bedded vehicle. The secured assemblies (4) provide selective access to either bed side while permitting ease of installation or removal of the enclosure therefrom. Each enclosure assembly (2) is provided with at least one complemental shaft retaining member. Each bed sidewall assembly (2) is equipped with a slidably, mounted shaft assembly composed of at least two shaft sub-units in longitudinal alignment and spaced apart so as to vertically clear or not clear the complemental shaft retaining members when the shaft assembly is respectively adjusted to an unlatching and latching position. A shaft connector rigidly secures the shaft sub-units. Latching secures the enclosure to the bed while also providing a hinging system formed by the mounted shaft housed within the complemental retaining member upon which the enclosure axially pivots.