Abstract: A gas turbine engine power generation system includes first and second spools respectively connected to first and second turbine sections. First and second shafts respectively are coupled to the first and second spools. First and second generators respectively are configured to provide first and second electrical powers. A generator gearbox operatively connects the first and second shafts respectively to the first and second generators. An electrical summing device is electrically connected to the first and second generators and is configured to receive the first and second electrical powers and combine the first and second electrical powers to produce a common output power.

Abstract: Cargo bags that are mountable on a roof or roof rack of a vehicle are provided herein. In some embodiments, a cargo bag may include a container portion constructed at least partially of textile, a strap for securing the container portion to the roof or roof rack, and a structure adapted to provide shape to the container portion regardless of whether cargo is stored within the container portion. The structure may include a semi-rigid elongate member and/or foam padding. Some embodiments may include a pad positioned on a bottom of the container portion to protect the roof of the vehicle.

Abstract: A player inserts his or her consideration or money into a gambling device, and makes his wager. The player can see the outcome of the play before he commits via button or window. Therefore removing the chance (chance the unknown or unpredictable element, according to Webster's dictionary).

Abstract: A power flosser tip incorporating a tooth-whitening coating. The coating is typically abrasive, and whitens teeth by scraping or wearing down hardened plaque or other tooth discolorations. The coating may also whiten teeth through a chemical reaction. The coating may be flavored in order to enhance user enjoyment. The coating is chemically bonded to the flosser tip, and dissolves when in contact with saliva or water at room temperature and pressure.

Abstract: A method for the determining the ratio of oxygen consumption to carbon dioxide production, commonly known as the respiratory quotient, in expired breath, and a device to carry out the method without providing volumetric measurements.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for applying a label to a compact disc having a first planar side, a second planar side, the compact disc defining an aperture having an axis bisecting the planes defined by the first side and the second side. The apparatus includes a planar surface defining an aperture, the planar surface for supporting a compact disc label to be affixed to the compact disc first planar side. The apparatus further includes a plunger, having a top surface, disposed within the planar surface aperture for reciprocal movement between a first position where the plunger top surface is above the planar surface and a second position that where the top surface is lower than in the first position with respect to the planar surface. The apparatus further defines means for attaching and holding a compact disc contacting at least a portion of the compact disc second planar side.

Abstract: A method of determining VO2 for an individual from known or predicted RQ values, for example at RQ?1; (i) providing an oxygen sensor, (ii) providing preferably bi-directional, respiratory flow sensing, (iii) determining the onset of the sustained rise of the ventilatory equivalent for oxygen, Ve/VO2, (iv) providing calculated VO2 values with RQ-based adjustments even in the absence of available CO2 data.

Abstract: A power flosser tip incorporating a tooth-whitening coating. The coating is typically abrasive, and whitens teeth by scraping or wearing down hardened plaque or other tooth discolorations. The coating may also whiten teeth through a chemical reaction. The coating may be flavored in order to enhance user enjoyment. The coating is chemically bonded to the flosser tip, and dissolves when in contact with saliva or water at room temperature and pressure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for applying a label to a compact disc having a first planar side, a second planar side, the compact disc defining an aperture having an axis bisecting the planes defined by the first side and the second side. The apparatus includes a planar surface defining an aperture, the planar surface for supporting a compact disc label to be affixed to the compact disc first planar side. The apparatus further includes a plunger, having a top surface, disposed within the planar surface aperture for reciprocal movement between a first position where the plunger top surface is above the planar surface and a second position that where the top surface is lower than in the first position with respect to the planar surface. The apparatus further defines means for attaching and holding a compact disc contacting at least a portion of the compact disc second planar side.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for applying a label to a compact disc having a first planar side, a second planar side, the compact disc defining an aperture having an axis bisecting the planes defined by the first side and the second side. The apparatus includes a planar surface defining an aperture, the planar surface for supporting a compact disc label to be affixed to the compact disc first planar side. The apparatus further includes a plunger, having a top surface, disposed within the planar surface aperture for reciprocal movement between a first position where the plunger top surface is above the planar surface and a second position that where the top surface is lower than in the first position with respect to the planar surface. The apparatus further defines means for attaching and holding a compact disc contacting at least a portion of the compact disc second planar side.