Abstract: In a communication system having a terminal for receiving encrypted content, the terminal being coupled to a storage media via an IEEE 1394 serial bus, a method for storing the encrypted content on the storage media. The method includes (1) receiving the encrypted content via the IEEE 1394 bus; (2) encrypting a first key for decrypting the encrypted content to form a second key; (3) combining the encrypted content with the second key to form a combined encrypted content stream; and (4) storing the combined encrypted content stream on the storage media.

Abstract: The ferrules and feeding head and supply elements, insulating or exothermic, are obtained by blowing or manual molding from a formulation which comprises aluminium silicate hollow micro beads, with an alumina content below 38% in weight, an agglomerant and optional loads, in non fibrous form. Depending on the density of the micro beads, appropriate formulations may be obtained for the manufacture of ferrules and insulating and exothermic feeding head and supply elements. the ferrules obtained, have an external and internal dimensional exactness and may be coupled to the mold after production, without additional handklings and in a manual or automatic manner. Said ferrules are of interest in the production of metallic ferreous or non ferreous parts.

Abstract: The luminaire comprises a roof (20) and a transparent cover (30) as well as a plate (10) which supports internal functional elements (15, 45, 25) of the luminaire. The roof and the cover each have edges which correspond to one another, thus rendering possible an assembly by the edges with a joint (5). The plate (10) is held in place by clamping between the roof and the cover. The lateral walls of the roof have an inclined portion (3), and the edge of the plate is provided with a folded and inclined portion (2) which is pressed against the corresponding inclined portion of the roof.

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing cholesterol, facilitating weight loss and aiding in the maintenance of a stable weight in humans, wherein the composition includes at least one preferred embodiment comprising a mixture of oat bran generally in an amount of about 83% to 85% by weight, glucosamine HCL generally in an amount about 6% to 8% by weight, glucomannan generally in an amount of 5% to 6% by weight, an amount of apple pectin or other fruit or vegetable pectin generally in an amount of about 2% by weight. Stearic acid may also be included in the composition in an amount of generally about 1% to 2% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A packaging carton holds a luminaire which is to be fixed to any support by fasteners which are to be fixed to the support. The packaging carton has a portion which can be easily detached from the closed packaging. The fasteners are placed in the packaging behind the detachable portion so that they can be removed without the rest of the packaging being opened.

Abstract: Optical diffusing structures can be fabricated from photopolymerizable material by directing light through a transparent or translucent substrate and then through the photopolymerizable material for a period of time sufficient to photopolymerize only a portion of the material. The resultant structure can be utilized as a diffuser, a viewing screen, and in other applications, and can be combined with other light-directing structures such as arrays of tapered optical waveguides.

Abstract: A method of address management in a net having a plurality of buses linked by a plurality of bus bridges where the net has only one branch bus with multiple bus bridges. A local identification address is assigned to each node on a branch bus and a bus number is assigned to each bus other than the branch bus. The bus number includes a common base and the local identification address for the node having a portal that connects to that bus.

Abstract: Optical diffusing structures can be fabricated from photopolymerizable material by directing light through a transparent or translucent substrate and then through the photopolymerizable material for a period of time sufficient to photopolymerize only a portion of the material. The resultant structure can be utilized as a diffuser, a viewing screen, and in other applications, and can be combined with other light-directing structures such as arrays of tapered optical waveguides.

Abstract: The ferrules and feeding head and supply elements, insulating or exothermic, are obtained by blowing or manual molding from a formulation which comprises aluminium silicate hollow micro beads, with an alumina content below 38% in weight, an agglomerant and optional loads, in non fibrous form. Depending on the density of the micro beads, appropriate formulations may be obtained for the manufacture of ferrules and insulating and exothermic feeding head and supply elements. the ferrules obtained, have an external and internal dimensional exactness and may be coupled to the mold after production, without additional handklings and in a manual or automatic manner. Said ferrules are of interest in the production of metallic ferrous or non ferrous parts.

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing cholesterol, facilitating weight loss and aiding in the maintenance of a stable weight in humans, wherein the composition includes at least one preferred embodiment comprising a mixture of oat bran generally in an amount of about 83% to 85% by weight, glucosamine HCL generally in an amount about 6% to 8% by weight, glucomannan generally in an amount of 5% to 6% by weight, an amount of apple pectin or other fruit or vegetable pectin generally in an amount of about 2% by weight. Stearic acid may also be included in the composition in an amount of generally about 1% to 2% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: The ferrules and feeding head and supply elements, insulating or exothermic, are obtained by blowing or manual molding from a formulation which comprises aluminum silicate hollow micro beads, with an alumina content below 38% in weight, an agglomerant and optional loads, in non fibrous form. Depending on the density of the micro beads, appropriate formulations may be obtained for the manufacture of ferrules and insulating and exothermic feeding head and supply elements. the ferrules obtained, have an external and internal dimensional exactness and may be coupled to the mold after production, without additional handklings and in a manual or automatic manner. Said ferrules are of interest in the production of metallic ferreous or non ferreous parts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microporous crystalline material of zeolitic nature, called ITQ-1A, to the process for its preparation and its use in processes of separation and transformation of organic compounds. In the roasted and anhydrous stage, the chemical composition of the material corresponds to the empirical formula: x(M.sub.1/n XO.sub.2):yYO.sub.2 :SiO.sub.2, wherein x has a value smaller than 0.02 and may equal 0: y has a value smaller than 0.04 and may equal 0: m is H.sup.+ or an inorganic cation with the charge +n: X is a chemical element with an oxidation status +3 (Al, Ga, B, Cr) and Y is a chemical element with an oxidation status +4 (Ti, Ge, V). When x=0 and y=0, the material may be described as a new polymorphe form of microporous silica. The material of this invention is characterized also by its X ray diffraction pattern.

Abstract: A composition and method for reducing cholesterol is provided for ingestion by humans to aid in absorbing and bind undigested fat for rapid elimination from the human body. This composition, in a preferred embodiment comprises at least one fibrous agent, such as psyllium, in an amount of generally about 85% by weight of the composition, an amount of glucosamine and preferably glucosamine HCL at generally about 6% by weight of the composition, and amounts of glucomannan, apple pectin, and stearic acid forming the other generally about 10% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Optical diffusing structures can be fabricated from photopolymerizable material by directing light through a transparent or translucent substrate and then through the photopolymerizable material for a period of time sufficient to photopolymerize only a portion of the material. The resultant structure can be utilized as a diffuser, a viewing screen, and in other applications, and can be combined with other light-directing structures such as arrays of tapered optical waveguides.

Abstract: A phosphorous-containing zeolite with structural type CON in its aluminosilicate or borosilicate form contains at most 10% by weight of phosphorous. A process for its preparation is described, starting from existing zeolites (SSZ-26, SSZ-33 or CIT-1) or from beta zeolites and an organic structuring agent or template which is 1-N,N,N-trimethyl adamantammonium hydroxide or 2-N,N,N-trimethyl adamantammonium hydroxide. The zeolite is used for catalytic cracking of hydrocarbon feeds.

Abstract: A composition and method for the rapid elimination of fat from the human body, prior to digestion, is provided. A quantity of the chemical composition is intended to be ingested by humans, preferably with a glass of water prior to each meal, to aid in absorbing and binding fat, prior to its being digested, so that it may be rapidly eliminated from the human body, instead of stored as fat within the body. In a preferred embodiment the composition comprises at least one fibrous agent, and ideally, psyllium, in an amount of generally about 50% by weight of the composition, and an amount of glucosamine, preferably glucosamine HCL, at generally about 40% by weight of the composition, and amounts of glucomannan, apple pectin, and stearic acid forming the other generally about 10% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a filter having a peripheral frame and at least one filter media component includes a continuous conveyor for feeding a plurality of filter frames, in succession, to a plurality of workstations, each filter frame having a closed periphery with a generally upstanding leading flap, side flaps and a trailing flap, the workstations including: a) a first station including at least a pair of tools located so as to engage and open the side flaps; b) a second station including a media component supply roll, a cutter adapted to cut a predetermined length of media component; guide elements adapted to guide the cut length of media component for movement away from the cutter; and a reciprocable carriage adapted to receive the cut length of media component, the carriage having a motive drive adapted to accelerate forwardly to a position where the carriage is located directly above an opened filter frame on the conveyor; and forward and rearward flippers adapted to open the leading and trailing

Abstract: A motorized in-line blade roller skate having a longitudinally extending chassis plate with rear and front ends and several in-line blade roller members. A motor provides the necessary rotational movement that is transmitted through a cable to a gear assembly which in turn transmits it to a driving roller member. A bracket member is pivotally mounted to the rear end of the chassis plate and the driving roller member is rotatably mounted to the bracket. A clutch cable brings the driving roller member in contact with the rearmost roller member and thus transmitting the rotational movement to the latter. A second pivotally mounted bracket is provided for rotatably supporting the rear roller and is rigidly kept in place with, an adjustable linkage member. Adjusting this linkage member offset the wear and tear of the rear or driven roller and also permits a user to enhance gripping, preventing slip action, by bringing the rear roller member slightly below the plane defined by the other roller members.

Abstract: A moisture activated composition is provided for ingestion by humans to aid in absorbing and binding undigested fat for rapid elimination from the human body. This composition, in a preferred embodiment comprises a fibrous agent, such as psyllium, in an amount of generally about 80% by weight of the composition, an amount of glucosamine HCL generally about 10% by weight of the composition, and amounts of glucomannan, apple pectin, and stearic acid forming the other generally about 10% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in a filter assembly operation wherein filter components are seated within a filter frame such that the frame has a generally upstanding leading flap, side flaps and a trailing flap. The apparatus includes side flap engaging members adapted to push the pair of side flaps outwardly to provide clearance necessary to close the leading and trailing flaps. A stationary ski member located downstream of the side edge engaging members is adapted to close the leading edge, and a retractable ski member located at least partially upstream of the retractable side flap engaging members is adapted to close the trailing flap, thereby permitting the side flaps to be subsequently closed in at least partially overlapping relationship with the leading and trailing flaps. A related method is also disclosed.