Abstract: Whilst the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) revolutionized an industry and brought it into the digital era it also has limitations arising from its definition and establishment whilst the digital era was in its infancy. In the intervening 30 years whilst the MIDI specification has evolved to reflect changes in underlying technology etc. the user experience has remained fairly constant and difficult with each vendor offering different MIDI interfaces for the user to learn and employ. It would be beneficial therefore to address limitations within the existing solutions exploiting MIDI standards allowing users to control MIDI devices simultaneously, save settings for subsequent use, and provide users with a cloud based distribution and access network to MIDI settings as have become popular and well established in many areas of human activity including music.

Abstract: An example steering shaft for a motor vehicle steering system for use with a power assistance system may include an input shaft, an output shaft, and a torsion bar. The torsion bar may connect the input and output shafts in a torsionally elastic manner for purposes of transmitting a torque, in many cases from the input shaft to the output shaft. In particular, a joining section of the torsion bar may be connected to a joining socket of one or more of the input shaft or the output shaft. The joining section may include partial elevations for forming a nonpositive and positive connection to the joining socket.

Abstract: A two-sided, reversible sun visor hat featuring retaining straps on the crown to secure a pair of glasses, when not in use, and an elastic headband for versatile fitment. The bill of the reversible sun visor is constructed from durable materials that retain their original shape and thus may be folded, crumpled, and washed without any permanent distortion to the bill.

Abstract: A two-sided, reversible storage sun visor, reversible storage cap, and a reversible storage sun hat, each featuring retaining straps on the crown to secure a pair of glasses, when not in use, and an elastic headband or elastic storage panel for versatile fitment. The bill of the reversible sun visor and the reversible hat is constructed from durable materials that retain theft original shape and thus may be folded, crumpled, and washed without any permanent distortion to the bill. The elastic panel may be formed as a pocket for storage that can be securely closed. When the reversible sun storage visor, reversible storage hat, or reversible storage sun hat are reversed, the pocket will remain in an upright orientation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system for deicing and/or defogging an aircraft surface (4) comprising: a temperature sensor (5) located proximate said surface (4) and adapted to generate a temperature information (TPT); a computer (20) adapted to generate a control information (CMD) based on the temperature information (TPT) and to transmit the control information (CMD) over a computer network (18) of the aircraft; an electric power supply system (8) located in the electrical center of the aircraft (18) and comprising a switch (12) adapted to be switched based on the control information (CMD); a heating element (6) located proximate said surface (4) and electrically powered via said switch (12). The invention also concerns a method for controlling such a system.

Abstract: The invention comprises a disposable beverage cup that comprises a ledge between the cup's rim and the grasping portion of the cup that is commonly held in the user's hand. The ledge, which comprises a curb, a horizontal plane, and one or more indentations, acts as a barrier between the user's hand and other objects, preventing a lid that has been press fit onto the cup's rim from being dislodged. In order to remove the lid, the user must insert a finger and/or thumb into the indentation(s) and press upward on the lid. The cup has a contour between the ledge and the grasping portion with ergonomic features to increase the user's comfort in handling the cup.

Abstract: Urethane acrylate oligomers, suitable for use in coatings and like formulations, prepared by capping polyols having hydroxyl functionality (fOH) equal to or greater than 4, using 2-isocyanatoethyl acrylate or 2-isocyanatoethyl methacrylate, thereby avoiding the gelation that normally occurs in attempting to prepare urethane acrylates with high/OH polyols by reaction with diisocyanates. Reaction of low molecular weight polyols, containing two or three hydroxyl groups, with mono isocyanate(meth)acrylate monomers produces useful, low viscosity urethane (meth)acrylate oligomers. Specifically, capping of a mole of 2,2-dihydroxymethyl butanoic acid by two moles of 2-isocyanatoethyl acrylate molecules leads to the formation of radiation curable water-soluble liquid monomers that are transparent and soluble in water. Oligomers obtained by capping with 2-isocyanatoethyl acrylate demonstrate enhanced adhesion to glass and stainless steel.

Abstract: A coating applicator comprising a substrate removably mounted to a frame, where the frame includes an actuator repositionable between an engaging position and a disengaging position, where the engaging position is operative to maintain the substrate in mounting engagement with the frame, where the disengaging position is operative to discontinue the substrate in mounting engagement with the frame, and where the substrate includes a receptor for retaining a coating composition for application.

Abstract: The invention comprises a disposable beverage cup that comprises a ledge between the cup's rim and the grasping portion of the cup that is commonly held in the user's hand. The ledge, which comprises a curb, a horizontal plane, and one or more indentations, acts as a barrier between the user's hand and other objects, preventing a lid that has been press fit onto the cup's rim from being dislodged. In order to remove the lid, the user must insert a finger and/or thumb into the indentation(s) and press upward on the lid. The cup has a contour between the ledge and the grasping portion with ergonomic features to increase the user's comfort in handling the cup.

Abstract: A vehicle steering apparatus having a drive (101) which is coupled to a second shaft (2) with the longitudinal axis (8) via a disk cam mechanism, the disk cam mechanism comprising the following elements: at least one disk cam (3, 4) with an undulating outer contour (33, 34) disposed for eccentric rotation about the longitudinal axis (8) and with a central opening (30) around which holes 31 are arranged; a first carrier (16), which is arranged on a first shaft (1) and the axis of which lies in the longitudinal axis (8), having driving pins (17) circularly disposed on the carrier and engaging in the holes (31); a rotor shaft (6) arranged for coaxial rotation about the first shaft (1) and connected to the drive (101), carrying at least one eccentric (5) with an eccentricity (22) engaging in the central opening (30) of an associated disk cam (3, 4) to produce a rotating, laterally wobbling motion of the at least one disk cam (3, 4); a second carrier (18), which is arranged on a second shaft (2) and the axis of

Abstract: The invention concerns a system for deicing and/or defogging an aircraft surface (4) comprising: a temperature sensor (5) located proximate said surface (4) and adapted to generate a temperature information (TPT); a computer (20) adapted to generate a control information (CMD) based on the temperature information (TPT) and to transmit the control information (CMD) over a computer network (18) of the aircraft; an electric power supply system (8) located in the electrical center of the aircraft (18) and comprising a switch (12) adapted to be switched based on the control information (CMD); a heating element (6) located proximate said surface (4) and electrically powered via said switch (12). The invention also concerns a method for controlling such a system.

Abstract: A vehicle steering apparatus having a drive (101) which is coupled to a second shaft (2) with the longitudinal axis (8) via a disk cam mechanism, the disk cam mechanism comprising the following elements: at least one disk cam (3, 4) with an undulating outer contour (33, 34) disposed for eccentric rotation about the longitudinal axis (8) and with a central opening (30) around which holes 31 are arranged; a first carrier (16), which is arranged on a first shaft (1) and the axis of which lies in the longitudinal axis (8), having driving pins (17) circularly disposed on the carrier and engaging in the holes (31); a rotor shaft (6) arranged for coaxial rotation about the first shaft (1) and connected to the drive (101), carrying at least one eccentric (5) with an eccentricity (22) engaging in the central opening (30) of an associated disk cam (3, 4) to produce a rotating, laterally wobbling motion of the at least one disk cam (3, 4); a second carrier (18), which is arranged on a second shaft (2) and the axis of

Abstract: A coating applicator comprising a substrate removably mounted to a frame, where the frame includes an actuator repositionable between an engaging position and a disengaging position, where the engaging position is operative to maintain the substrate in mounting engagement with the frame, where the disengaging position is operative to discontinue the substrate in mounting engagement with the frame, and where the substrate includes a receptor for retaining a coating composition for application.

Abstract: A power-assisted steering system is disclosed. A motor is coupled by a motor shaft and a clutch to a worm shaft, which in turn engages a worm wheel. The worm shaft and the worm wheel are mounted in the gearbox housing. The distal end of the worm shaft is mounted in a bearing, and a proximal end of the worm shaft is mounted to the clutch. This construction permits inclusion of a partial housing coupled to the gearbox and enclosing the motor. Both ends of the motor shaft may be mounted in the partial housing motor bearings, and the partial housing may be displaceable with respect to the gearbox housing. Further, the motor may be locationally adjustable with the partial housing in a radial direction defined by an axis of rotation of the motor shaft.

Abstract: The structural member and fabrication thereof may be formed by mixing wood products chemically treated for durability and thermoplastics products. The fabrication process may included processing the products to a desired particle size; mixing the particles; processing the mixture in a high intensity processor and then processing the mixture in an extruder to obtain a molten state for forming the structural element in a mold. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a search or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: The meta tetramethylxylenediisocyanate-based polyether urethane acrylate oligomer reduces the viscosities of polymerizable formulations, as compared to other isocyanate-based oligomers, significantly enhances adhesion to certain substrates, and imparts increased elongation-to-break valves to cured products produced therefrom.

Abstract: The structural member and fabrication thereof may be formed by mixing wood products chemically treated for durability and thermoplastics products. The fabrication process may included processing the products to a desired particle size; mixing the particles; processing the mixture in a high intensity processor and then processing the mixture in an extruder to obtain a molten state for forming the structural element in a mold. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a search or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: The caprolactone-grafted phenoxy resin-based polyether urethane acrylate oligomer affords relatively low viscosities in polymerizable acrylate formulations in which it is employed, and leads to cured products that exhibit excellent adhesion and chemical resistance, improved toughness and flexibility, and exceptionally low shrinkage.

Abstract: The meta tetramethylxylenediisocyanate-based polyether urethane acrylate oligomer reduces the viscosities of polymerizable formulations, as compared to other isocyanate-based oligomers, significantly enhances adhesion to certain substrates, and imparts increased elongation-to-break valves to cured products produced therefrom.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein generally concerns a lid for disposable or reusable beverage containers which facilitates access to the contents for addition of condiment and which enhances the users sensory perception of the state of such contents, without removal of the lid. The lid of the invention combines various sensory elements to simultaneously enhance the user's sensory responses of taste, smell, touch and sight during drinking with the beverage cup lid in place. The sensory elements comprise openings, transparent materials, shape and media, through which liquid and vapor can pass, and through which heat can, conduct or convect. In addition to the elements already described, the beverage cup lid of the invention comprises a physical element that allows the addition and stirring of condiments while the lid is fully installed on the cup. The invention disclosed herein integrates multiple elements of a press and lock on a beverage cup lid.