Abstract: An ingress is coupled with the switch fabric to send flows of data across the switch fabric. Each of the flows of data is associated with a flow identification information and a priority level. An egress is coupled with the switch fabric to receive the flows of data from the ingress. The egress is configured to send one or more flow control messages to the ingress to control a pace that the ingress sends the flows of data to the egress. Each of the flow control messages includes one or more of a flow identification information, an egress space availability information and a new priority level for a flow.

Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation conveyance device includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a light directing means. The proximal end is configured for attachment to an electromagnetic radiation emitting device. The distal end is anatomically preformed with a profile complementary to a shape of a dental arch. The light directing means is intermediate between the proximal end and the distal end. In addition, the light directing means is configured to convey electromagnetic radiation from the proximal end to the distal end.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to optically-enhanced light-emitting resin-curing devices and methods of applying these devices to the purpose of curing resins. This invention permits the use of conventional curing lights and allows for curing resins more rapidly. These curing devices typically include, a conventional curing light source, a lens assembly that focuses the light into a smaller diameter and an optical guide for delivery of the focused light to the resin.

Abstract: A charged coupled device is disclosed including an asymmetrical split with independent control over the regions on opposite sides of the split. The charge coupled device is configurable for use in multiline or kinetic spectroscopy, and includes two separate horizontal registers with optional charge dump regions for improving efficiency.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where one of Z and Y is CO and the other is C--W--R.sup.2 and the dotted line indicates a double bond is present where necessary to meet valency requirements, W is O, S(O).sub.n, N(R.sup.3), N(R.sup.3)(R.sup.4), N(R.sup.3)O or ON(R.sup.3); R.sup.1 is hydrogen, or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or heterocyclyl group; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, are as defined above for R.sup.1, or are acyl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 or R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the nitrogen or oxygen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted ring which may contain other hetero atoms; each X, which may be the same as or different from any other X, is halogen, CN, NO.sub.2, SF.sub.5, B(OH).sub.2, triakylsilyl or a group E, OE or S(O).sub.n E where E is a group as defined hereinbefore for R.sup.

Abstract: A charged coupled device is disclosed including an asymmetrical split with independent control over the regions on opposite sides of the split. The charge coupled device is configurable for use in multiline or kinetic spectroscopy, and includes two separate horizontal registers with optional charge dump regions for improving efficiency.

Abstract: A ball, inflatable with a gas using an inflation needle, has a substantially hollow gas-impervious skin with an aperture to allow passage of inflation air. A valve member is selectively seatable in the aperture for retaining the gas and allowing insertion of the inflation needle threrethrough and removable from the aperture to allow rapid release of the inflation gas. A radial flange formed at one end of the valve member allows for easy insertion and removal of the valve member from the aperture.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a diaminobisimide compound of the formula (I) substantially free of oligomers: ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is an optionally substituted aromatic residue which provides for good conjugation between the nitrogen containing groups; andAr is an optionally substituted aromatic residue characterized in that at least two molar proportions of an aromatic diamine of the formula (II)H.sub.2 N--Ar.sup.1 --NH.sub.2 (II)wherein Ar.sup.1 is as defined above,are heated with one molar proportion of an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid of the formula (III) or the corresponding dianhydride,(HOOC).sub.2 Ar(COOH).sub.2 (III)wherein Ar is as defined above,optionally in the presence of a polar solvent and optionally including 0.1 to 2 molar proportions of a tertiary amine.The compounds of formula (I) are useful curing agents in epoxy resin formulations.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of diaminobisimide compounds of the formula (I) which are substantially free of oligomers and are useful as curing agents in epoxy resin formulations: ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is an optionally substituted aromatic residue which provides for good conjugation between the nitrogen containing groups; and Ar is an optionally substituted aromatic residue, comprising heating an aromatic diamine of the formula H.sub.2 N--Ar.sup.1 --NH.sub.2, with an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid of the formula (HOOC).sub.2 (COOH).sub.2 or the corresponding dianhydride.

Abstract: A transducer includes a spin valve ("SV") structure comprising a pinned ferromagnetic layer adjoining a first end portion thereof and a freely rotating ferromagnetic layer adjoining an oppositely disposed second end portion thereof. First and second current conductors adjoin the first and second end portions of the spin valve structure respectively in a current perpendicular-to-the-plane configuration ("CPP"). In a particular embodiment disclosed herein, a differential CPP transducer includes a pair of SV structures having first and second current conductors with a common current conductor intermediate the SV structures.

Abstract: A light modulating reflective cell comprising a polymer-free chiral nematic liquid crystalline light modulating material is disclosed. The cell includes nematic liquid crystal having positive dielectric anisotropy and chiral material in an amount effective to form focal conic and twisted planar textures. The chiral material has a pitch length effective to reflect light in the visible spectrum, wherein the focal conic and twisted planar textures are stable in the absence of a field and the liquid crystal material is capable of changing textures upon the application of a field.

Abstract: The invention provides an improvement in light modulating devices employing birefringent liquid crystal interspersed in isotropic polymer. A polarizer disposed on a surface of the liquid crystal device produces haze-free viewing for all viewing angles in the plane orthogonal to the polarization direction of the light passed by the polarizer.

Abstract: A light modulating material comprising phase-separated microdroplets of liquid crystal in a light transmissive, synthetic resin matrix wherein the index of refraction n.sub.p of the matrix is matched or mismatched to an index of refraction N.sub.o of the liquid crystal optical axis of the microdroplets so that when the microdroplet director is aligned relative to a surface of the material, maximum transmission of light occurs at a selected oblique angle relative to the surface of the material or at a selected narrow angle about the perpendicular to the surface of the material. Such matching or mismatching of indices of refraction may be accompanied by phase separation in an external magnetic or electric field, or by shaping the liquid crystal microdroplet into an ovoid or the like during or after phase separation to align the microdroplet directors thereby endowing the material with a permanent and movable viewing angle.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of controlling the rate of growth of liquid crystal microdroplets formed in situ by the phase separation of a homogeneous solution of liquid crystal and polymer. Temperature, relative concentration and choice of materials determine the microdroplet growth rate and resultant microdroplet size and density. Controlling growth rate allows for fabrication of liquid crystal display devices with optimized display characteristics and response times.

Abstract: An electronic adaptive control system for use with hydraulic press brakes to provide compensation for material spring back to accurately produce a desired bend angle in the work piece with a single ram stroke. Fixed input parameters associated with the press brake and material properties, together with ram position and force data are continuously input to a digital computer which calculates the precise point of punch penetration necessary to reverse ram movement in order to produce the desired bend angle in the work piece. By using in-process measurements, a significant savings in machine set-up-time can be achieved in order to produce an accurate bend angle in the work piece the first time and every time.

Abstract: An electronic game apparatus comprising both video game play and pinball game play. Operation of the video game play is enabled by game play conditions of the pinball game play and visa versa. Video game play is implemented using a CRT supported by a housing common to the pinball game.

Abstract: A wired broadcasting system is provided which comprises a wideband coaxial cable for carrying multi-channel programme signals from at least one programme source to a plurality of exchanges to each of which a plurality of subscriber units are connected. The programme source provides signals on the cable stacked one upon the other in frequency. Each exchange comprises in respect of each subscriber a switchable frequency translator for selectively translating any one of the said stacked frequency signals to a predetermined other frequency which the subscriber unit is adapted to receive, switching means controllable from the respective subscriber unit to selectively switch the frequency translator, and an output circuit arranged to apply the said predetermined other frequency signal to a feeder cable to which the subscriber is connected.

Abstract: An in-line book making system produces sets of signatures ready for "come and go" binding. Webs printing in respective presses are slit collated and folded into signatures which are fed in succession to two collecting pockets, one pocket receiving a batch of signatures totalling all the pages of the book and then the other pocket receiving a similar batch. The batches are fed in identical orientations from the respective pockets to respective conveyors, which cause a relative rotation of the batches through 180.degree.. The two batches are then brought together, when they together contain all the pages for two books in a disposition which can be bound in come and go binding and then cut apart.The signatures may be made by a former-folding process.The conveyor system may additionally be operable to eliminate the 180.degree. relative rotation, in case simple binding is desired.