Abstract: The use of a dry liquid concentrate mixture is disclosed comprising crumb rubber particles and tall oil, tall oil derivatives or other fatty acids, which may be enhanced by other components, such as modifiers, for use to enhance the properties of parent materials, such as thermoplastic compounding and coatings and elastomers and recycles and asphalt and epoxies and aliphatic urethane using preexisting equipment and preblending processes for the additives and modifiers.

Abstract: Apparatus for homogenizing a laser beam includes a lenslet array. In some embodiments, the lenslets have a negative power. The lenslet array may include from 16 to 36 effective lenslets in some embodiments, or any other suitable number in alternative embodiments. Some embodiments additionally include a re-focusing lens for directing the beamlets onto a target so that the beamlets overlap and the energy distribution is homogenized. In an alternative embodiment, the lenslet array and re-focusing lens are combined in one optic.

Abstract: A pointing device includes a single control element to provide a user with absolute coordinate information and to enable user control of a computer cursor and emulation of mouse clicks. User movement of the single control element in an (x-y) plane preferably moves an optically reflective surface relative to an optical sensor system stationary within the device housing, such movement precluding rotation relative to the (x-y) plane. Mouse clicking may be emulated by moving the single control element up or down and/or by tilting relative to the (x-y) plane. Alternatively mouse clicking may be emulated by user activation of left and right sensor type switches or sensors. The device may be used by handicapped persons who can control cursor movement and mouse clicking using the single control element.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a system for communicating image data and other data. The system comprises a JPEG file having a JPEG data, at least one non-JPEG data, and a computer. The computer is programmed to read a predetermined number of sequential bytes of the non-JPEG data. The computer is also programmed to determine position of each byte in the sequential bytes that contain a JPEG marker and determine a locator byte, which is capable of indicating the position of any bytes in the sequential bytes that contain a JPEG marker. The computer is further programmed to write the locator byte in the JPEG file and write encoded bytes in the JPEG file. The computer writes the encoded bytes in the JPEG file in a manner wherein, for each byte in the sequential bytes, if the byte does not contain a JPEG marker, each byte is replaced with a bit, preferably written as 0, in the order of the byte's occurrence in the sequential bytes.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a system for communicating image data and other data. The system comprises a JPEG file having a JPEG data, at least one non-JPEG data, and a computer. The computer is programmed to read a predetermined number of sequential bytes of the non-JPEG data. The computer is also programmed to determine position of each byte in the sequential bytes that contain a JPEG marker and determine a locator byte, which is capable of indicating the position of any bytes in the sequential bytes that contain a JPEG marker. The computer is further programmed to write the locator byte in the JPEG file and write encoded bytes in the JPEG file. The computer writes the encoded bytes in the JPEG file in a manner wherein, for each byte in the sequential bytes, if the byte does not contain a JPEG marker, each byte is replaced with a bit, preferably written as 0, in the order of the byte's occurrence in the sequential bytes.

Abstract: A subsea wellhead assembly has the capabilities of communicating from a tree assembly mounted on an inner wellhead housing to a casing annulus. A passage in the wellhead assembly extends within the bore of the wellhead housing from the casing annulus to the tree assembly. A portion of the passage is located within a casing hanger. The passage is opened and closed by a valve. The valve does not open the passage until the tree assembly is connected to the wellhead housing and a tubing hanger orientation sleeve lands in the wellhead assembly. The tubing hanger orientation sleeve actuates the valve when it lands to open the passage. When the passage is opened, the casing annulus is in fluid communication with the interior surface of the wellhead housing, which is in communication with the tree assembly.

Abstract: Curved surfaces particularly reflectors such as concave mirror elements for use in astronomical telescopes, solar energy concentrators etc., and methods of forming such surfaces. A rigid body with a curved surface is formed by providing a mould (20) having a curved surface with a curvature opposite to that of the required curved surface, applying a vacuum to the curved surface of the mould to deform a flexible, generally planar member (14) to match the curved surface of the mould and bonding a front surface of a structurally rigid base member (12) to the opposite surface of the planar flexible member while the vacuum is applied. Peripheral casing members (16, 18) may he bonded to the base member. The base member is formed from a rigid, low-density material such as an aluminium or aluminium alloy honeycomb material. The flexible (reflective) member may comprise a thin metallic sheet such as an anodised aluminium alloy sheet, and any casing members may also be of aluminium or aluminium alloy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a capture reagent having Formula I:

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method that enable several functions. These enabled functions include receiving biometric information, verifying key information on the submittal, providing an accounting function for numerous submitting entities, storing the appropriate information, forwarding the information to the proper government agencies, updating the customer web site, providing a full customer service center and full accounting reconciliation for multiple government agencies.

Abstract: A method of monitoring the presence of an occupant in a passenger compartment of a moving vehicle having an operating engine with on and off states.

Abstract: An assembly of concrete forms for use in the placement of concrete, the assembly having a pair of longitudinal form members and a ground engaging member that is in contact with at least one of the longitudinal form members. A first longitudinal form member slidably overlaps a second longitudinal form member such that the length of the combination of longitudinal form members is adjustable. Inverted U-shaped channels are provided at the top of each of the longitudinal form members which allow a male/female overlapping relationship and provide a location to receive the ground engaging member. A radius form member includes a longitudinal form member with a horizontal component or inverted U-shaped channel having successively spaced apart slots thereon, so that the radius form member is flexible. To create an angle, a corner forming bar is also provided for the assembly, extending between two of the longitudinal form members.

Abstract: A method and system for configuring a client computer for real-time communication is provided, in which configuration settings are sent to the computer in the form of a configuration document, such as mark-up language document, that is readable by the client computer. The client computer may request the configuration document on an as-needed basis, or may request to be notified whenever new configuration settings are needed.

Abstract: An assembly of concrete forms for use in the placement of concrete, the assembly having a pair of longitudinal form members and a ground engaging member that is in contact with at least one of the longitudinal form members. A first longitudinal form member slidably overlaps a second longitudinal form member such that the length of the combination of longitudinal form members is adjustable. Inverted U-shaped channels are provided at the top of each of the longitudinal form members which allow a male/female overlapping relationship and provide a location to receive the ground engaging member. A radius form member includes a longitudinal form member with a horizontal component or inverted U-shaped channel having successively spaced apart slots thereon, so that the radius form member is flexible. To create an angle, a corner forming bar is also provided for the assembly, extending between two of the longitudinal form members.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a system for communicating image data and other data. The system comprises a JPEG file having a JPEG data, at least one non-JPEG data, and a computer. The computer is programmed to read a predetermined number of sequential bytes of the non-JPEG data. The computer is also programmed to determine position of each byte in the sequential bytes that contain a JPEG marker and determine a locator byte, which is capable of indicating the position of any bytes in the sequential bytes that contain a JPEG marker. The computer is further programmed to write the locator byte in the JPEG file and write encoded bytes in the JPEG file. The computer writes the encoded bytes in the JPEG file in a manner wherein, for each byte in the sequential bytes, if the byte does not contain a JPEG marker, each byte is replaced with a bit, preferably written as 0, in the order of the byte's occurrence in the sequential bytes.

Abstract: A process of alkoxycarbonylation making use of a new catalyst consisting of a palladium-phosphine complex, the phosphine having a pKa greater than or equal to 7, a chlorinated aromatic compound, carbon monoxide and an alcohol.

Abstract: A process of hydrogenolysis utilizing a new catalyst consisting of a palladium phosphine complex, the phosphien having a pKa greater than or equal to 6, a chlorinated aromatic compound and hydrogen.

Abstract: New palladium-based complexes permit the complexing of chlorinated aromatic derivatives. These complexes make it possible to perform hydrogenolysis, hydrocarbonylation and alkoxycarbonylation reaction on chlorinated compounds.

Abstract: A two component laser delivery system for surgical and endoscopic applications including a reuseable head portion for insertion into the laser generating apparatus and a disposable optic guide portion. The disposable optic guide portion is provided with a cylindrical retainer adapted to be received and locked into the reuseable portion. The reuseable portion includes a housing and a lense barrel, the lense barrel adapted to automatically retract into the housing when the disposable optic guide is removed thereby to preclude actuation of the laser interlock switch.

Abstract: A two component laser delivery system for surgical and endoscopic applications including a reuseable head portion for insertion into the laser generating apparatus and a disposable optic guide portion. The disposable optic guide portion is provided with a cylindrical retainer adapted to be received and locked into the reuseable portion. The reuseable portion includes a housing and a lens barrel, the lens barrel adapted to automatically retract into the housing when the disposable optic guide is removed thereby to preclude actuation of the laser interlock switch.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fern plant named ‘Crocodyllus’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; numerous fronds; and dense and bushy appearance.