Abstract: A socket is for use in an electronic system to hold a circuit board module that has spaced electrical pads proximate to two opposite edges thereof. The socket indudes a base and electrical conductors. The base has rectangularly arranged peripheral portions and is for receiving the circuit board module. The electrical conductors align with the electrical pads on the circuit board module. At least portions of the electrical conductors are disposed on respectively opposite ones of the peripheral portions to contact at least portions of corresponding ones of the aligned electrical pads on the circuit board module when the circuit board module is held in the socket.

Abstract: A fan tray for mounting in a housing to move between a retracted position within the housing and an extended position at which the fan tray extends from the front of the housing. The fan tray may comprise a flow passage having fan receptacles adapted to support removable fans such that the fans are operable to provide continuous airflow through the flow passage. In one embodiment, the housing may be provided by a blade server through which the fans direct air for cooling purposes.

Abstract: An illuminated grab handle assembly for mounting to a surface is provided. The grab handle assembly includes a handle member and a base assembly receiving an end of the handle member and adapted to be mounted to the surface. An illumination source positioned between the base assembly and the handle is also included for illuminating the handle member. A solar cell is mounted to the base assembly for generating an electric current in response to the detection of an ambient light. A rechargeable battery is mounted to the base assembly and is electrically connected to both the illumination source and the solar cell wherein the electric current generated by the solar cell charges the rechargeable battery. A photoelectric cell for detecting an ambient light and generating an output signal corresponding to the detected ambient light is provided.

Abstract: A rapid mounting, “square” electrical outlet or junction box (4? square, 4-{fraction (11/16)}? square, 2-gang, etc.) comprises a back plate and four upstanding sidewalls attached to the back plate and defining a front opening. One or more of the sidewalls has a number of conduit knockouts, as well as a plurality of cable access ports, which allow entry of AC, MC, NM, or other cables. The sidewalls also have a mounting hole pattern for rapidly mounting the outlet box, by way of any of the sidewalls, to a wood or metal stud. Accordingly, regardless of the box's orientation, conduit and/or electrical cables can always be routed to the box, and conduits that approach the box from any direction can be easily accommodated without bending or rerouting. Among other things, the outlet box may also be provided with external cable clamps, fold-out depth tangs, device connection flanges, and pre-attached ground leads.

Abstract: An apparatus for lessening the force exerted by the current as water flows past the legs of a user who is standing perpendicular with respect to the current. A V-shaped portion is disposed upstream and, preferably, a second V-shaped portion is disposed downstream over the lower portion of each of the legs. A detachable rigid strap-on version is described along with a flexible permanently attached version that is attached to each leg of a pair of waders.

Abstract: An outdoor fireplace has an extendible handle that is extendible between two positions so that the fireplace may be easily moved. The handle includes first and second handle members that telescopingly engage each other and which are maintained at an angle with respect to the ground by way of their attachment to the firebowl member of the fireplace. In one position, the handle members are maintained in a collapsed position such that the handle does not extend too far from the firebowl member and serve as an impediment to movement around the fireplace. In the other, extended position, the handle members are extend within each other and the gripping portion of the handle is moved significantly away from the firebowl so that the fireplace may be easily moved without the user being close to the fireplace.

Abstract: A public switched telephone network for providing information from a multimedia information server to any one of a plurality of subscriber premises, comprises a central office receiving multimedia information signals from a multimedia information server and orders from a prescribed subscriber. The central office includes a gateway system for conveying routing data in response to subscriber orders and a switch for routing multimedia signals from the server to the prescribed subscriber in accordance with the routing data. An interface at the central office transmits and receives audio telephone service signals, subscriber control signals and digital multimedia information signals on first, second and third signal channels. Each subscriber premises includes an interface for transmitting and receiving audio telephone service signals, subscriber control signals and digital multimedia information signals on the three signal channels.

Abstract: A public switched telephone network for providing information from a multimedia information server to any one of a plurality of subscriber premises, comprises a central office receiving multimedia information signals from a multimedia information server and orders from a prescribed subscriber. The central office includes a gateway system for conveying routing data in response to subscriber orders and a switch for routing multimedia signals from the server to the prescribed subscriber in accordance with the routing data. An interface at the central office transmits and receives audio telephone service signals, subscriber control signals and digital multimedia information signals on first, second and third signal channels. Each subscriber premises includes an interface for transmitting and receiving audio telephone service signals, subscriber control signals and digital multimedia information signals on the three signal channels.

Abstract: A public switched telephone network for providing information from a multimedia information server to any one of a plurality of subscriber premises, comprises a central office receiving multimedia information signals from a multimedia information server and orders from a prescribed subscriber. The central office includes a gateway system for conveying routing data in response to subscriber orders and a switch for routing multimedia signals from the server to the prescribed subscriber in accordance with the routing data. An interface at the central office transmits and receiver audio telephone service signals, subscriber control signals and digital multimedia information signals on first, second and third signal channels. Each subscriber premises includes an interface for transmitting and receiving audio telephone service signals, subscriber control signals and digital multimedia information signals on the three signal channels.

Abstract: A public switched telephone network for providing information from a multimedia information server to any one of a plurality of subscriber premises, comprises a central office receiving multimedia information signals from a multimedia information server and orders from a prescribed subscriber. The central office includes a gateway system for conveying routing data in response to subscriber orders and a switch for routing multimedia signals from the server to the prescribed subscriber in accordance with the routing data. An interface at the central office transmits and receives audio telephone service signals, subscriber control signals and digital multimedia information signals on first, second and third signal channels. Each subscriber premises includes an interface for transmitting and receiving audio telephone service signals, subscriber control signals and digital multimedia information signals on the three signal channels.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for use in conjunction with an X-ray apparatus, for filtering scattered irradiation and enhancing recordation of unscattered irradiation transmitted through a subject exposed to an X-ray analysis beam. The apparatus includes a grid mechanism including filtration strips which filter scattered irradiation and obstruct unscattered irradiation from detection, a mechanism for recording an analog image of the subject from the detector, a mechanism for converting the analog image to an equivalent digital image, and a mechanism for reconstructing the image as if the unscattered irradiation absorbed by the grid were not obstructed from detection.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for use in conjunction with an X-ray apparatus, for filtering scattered irradiation and enhancing recordation of unscattered irradiation transmitted through a subject exposed to an X-ray analysis beam. The apparatus includes a grid mechanism including filtration strips which filter scattered irradiation and obstruct unscattered irradiation from detection, a mechanism for recording an analog image of the subject from the detector, a mechanism for converting the analog image to an equivalent digital image, and a mechanism for reconstructing the image as if the unscattered irradiation absorbed by the grid were not obstructed from detection.