Abstract: The invention is directed to stretched polyolefin materials having an E-modulus of at least 17 GPa, preferably at least 20 GPa and a strength of at least 400 MPa, comprising a polyolefin and a nano-material, such as a nucleating agent, which material is obtainable by a process comprising a stretching step wherein the material is stretched at a stretch ratio of at least 16. The materials of the invention can be produced by a process comprising the steps of: providing a compound of a polyolefin material and a nano-material, e.g. a nucleating agent, wherein the nano-material is dispersed preferably on a molecular scale in the polyolefin material, extruding this compound, followed by a stretching step wherein the material is stretched to a total stretch ratio of at least 16.

Abstract: An integrated user environment for creating, managing, and organizing components of a project. A user is able to select a predefined project that includes a list of to do items, or can start with a blank project and add to do items. Once a to do item has been added, the user can associate several different functions with the to do item, including a due date, a note, and one of several categories of entities. These entities include a task or template, a document, and a Web link. If the user selects a task or template, Answer Wizard technology returns options that may be relevant to the selected to do item. Since all of the components of the project are accessible by the user from within an integral project environment, it is relatively efficient for the user to manage the project and make any changes that are required.

Abstract: The present invention, which may be embodied in or carried out by various components of a data communications network, provides an improved criterion for tearing down network links. The invention allows network components to take into account the quality, status and performance of other network links, as well as the overall performance of the network, when deciding whether to remove a failing network from service.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a composite product, comprising bonding a polyolefinic article together with a woven or non-woven cloth, wherein at least the surface of the cloth that is bonded with the article is provided with a backing-layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein said bonding comprises the steps of contacting the cloth and the article at a temperature above the DSC softening point of the backing layer, and pressurizing the cloth and the article at a temperature below the DSC softening point of the backing layer. The invention further relates to a composite product obtainable by a method according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention is directed to monoaxially drawn polyolefin multilayer film, tape or yarn of the AB or ABA type, having a stretch ratio of more than 12, having an E-modulus of at least 10 GPa, substantially consisting of a central layer (B) of a polyolefin selected from polyethylene and polypropylene, and one or two other layers (A) of a polyole fin from the same class as the material of the central layer B, the DSC melting point of the material of the said other layers (A) being lower than the DSC melting point of the material of the said central layer (B), wherein the central layer (B) is between 50 and 99 wt. % of the material and the other layers (A) between 1 and 50 wt. %. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a tape, film or yarn.

Abstract: A multi-axis wrist device is provided for use with a prosthetic limb. The wrist device includes a base plate that is configured for attachment to a prosthetic limb. A cross piece, having first and second axes, can be coupled to the base plate. A prosthetic attachment can be coupled to the cross piece. The cross piece can enable a user to simultaneously flex the prosthetic attachment in two different axes. A first and second torsional spring can be coupled to the first and second axes, respectively, to enable the prosthetic attachment to be biased toward a center point.

Abstract: A remote breathing assembly includes a periphery viewable goggle, an air-tube, and a remote breathing apparatus. The goggle includes a transparent lens having a front section that defines a lateral front length, and left and right sections that extend transversely from the front section a minimum length. The goggle further includes a compressible liner, a liner interface and securing means for fixing the goggle relative to a wearer's face. The air-tube presents upper and lower ends. The lower end is coaxially aligned with an opening defined by the lens and sealably attached to the goggle. The apparatus is removably coupled to the air-tube near the upper end, and retains the upper end in a fixed position relative to the lower end.

Abstract: A device and system is provided for a prosthetic device having an articulating joint for a leg amputee. The device includes a joint housing forming a chamber, and the chamber has a first opening. A rotary hub can be disposed within the joint housing and configured to act as the articulating joint. One or more vanes can extend outwardly from the rotary hub, and the vane is configured to actuate fluid flow through the first opening.

Abstract: Apparatus to permit handicapped persons with arm and/or hand injury to manipulate a variety of objects. A extension supports a clamp on one end opposite a hand rest on the other. Straps are used to secure the forearm and hand in place on the apparatus. A bar, which extends outwardly from the rest, can have a variety of items attached to permit manipulating them with the apparatus. A supplemental structure can be attached to the apparatus on the side opposite to the clamp and rest with an open channel along the extension to better engage elongated items. Straps can also be used to secure the elongated items within the channel.

Abstract: A computer card for data transfer in a network of multiple computer cards that includes a circuit card comprising a PCI bus, a PCI-based mezzanine card that is mounted to the circuit card and connected to the PCI bus for access to processing resources and memory resources of the circuit card, a multi-port fabric switch, and a PCI-to-switch fabric bridge comprising a port connected to the fabric switch. Multiple cards are networked together to form a switched fabric board interconnect system to meet the many demanding requirements of high-availability systems used in the telecom industry and parallel applications in military real-time computers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to monoaxially drawn polyolefin multilayer film, tape or yarn of the AB or ABA type, having a stretch ratio of more than 12, having an E-modulus of at least 10 GPa, substantially consisting of a central layer (B) of a polyolefin selected from polyethylene and polypropylene, and one or two other layers (A) of a polyolefin from the same class as the material of the central layer B, the DSC melting point of the material of the said other layers (A) being lower than the DSC melting point of the material of the said central layer (B), wherein the central layer (B) is between 50 and 99 wt. % of the material and the other layers (A) between 1 and 50 wt. %. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a tape, film or yarn.

Abstract: Protection is provided for servicing a distribution bus by grounding the line side of a circuit breaker through which the distribution bus is fed and then closing the circuit breaker. The trip unit of the circuit breaker includes logic, in addition to the normal protection logic, which opens the circuit breaker main contacts without delay if current is detected upon closing of the grounded circuit breaker. However, if the grounded circuit breaker has been closed for a selected period of time and then current is detected, the distribution bus is kept at zero potential by not operating the breaker. A breaker auxiliary switch with a mechanical delay provides the indication of the selected time interval after closing the circuit breaker.

Abstract: Protection is provided for servicing a distribution bus by grounding the line side of a circuit breaker through which the distribution bus is fed and then closing the circuit breaker. The trip unit of the circuit breaker includes logic, in addition to the normal protection logic, which opens the circuit breaker main contacts without delay if current is detected upon closing of the grounded circuit breaker. However, if the grounded circuit breaker has been closed for a selected period of time and then current is detected, the distribution bus is kept at zero potential by not operating the breaker. A breaker auxiliary switch with a mechanical delay provides the indication of the selected time interval after closing the circuit breaker.

Abstract: A circuit breaker includes a set of main separable contacts, an operating mechanism for operating the main separable contacts, a set of secondary separable contacts in series with the main separable contacts, and a solenoid mechanism for operating the secondary separable contacts. A first auxiliary switch is responsive to the operating mechanism, and a second auxiliary switch, electrically connected to the first auxiliary switch, is responsive to the solenoid mechanism. An input terminal for a control voltage is electrically connected to the first and second auxiliary switches. A first diode is electrically connected with a forward polarity between the first auxiliary switch and an output terminal. A second diode is electrically connected with a reverse polarity between the second auxiliary switch and the output terminal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and wireless hand-held computing device for providing personalized, wireless television programming together with program information for programs matching the viewer's preferences. In one embodiment the method includes receiving programming codes in combination with corresponding television programming information and inputting, by a viewer, names of selected programs for viewing. Then, programming software in the wireless hand-held computing device may be used to select, automatically, the programming codes for the selected programs for viewing, to activate the television when the selected programs are broadcast and, where desired, to indicate when at least one television program that matches the viewer's preferences is to be shown.

Abstract: A nose airflow enhancer and filter for airborne solids and pathogens utilizing a flexible plastic spring material having an attachment system to connect the spring material to the nose in a U-shaped configuration, with the plastic material underlying the nostrils, the spring material having attached thereto a length of filter material which underlies and is in substantial contact with the nose, thereby permitting the filter material to remove airborne solids and pathogens during breathing of the user while airflow through the nose is enhanced.

Abstract: In order to fulfill the need for content-subsidizing advertisements to be different when a user's communication unit is away from the user's home geographic location, a location attribute is associated with advertisements. A current location is determined for the user's communication unit, compared to the location attributes, and an advertisement having a location attribute matching the current location is delivered to the communication unit in along with user-desired content.

Abstract: A circuit breaker includes a set of main separable contacts, an operating mechanism for operating the main separable contacts, a set of secondary separable contacts in series with the main separable contacts, and a solenoid mechanism for operating the secondary separable contacts. A first auxiliary switch is responsive to the operating mechanism, and a second auxiliary switch, electrically connected to the first auxiliary switch, is responsive to the solenoid mechanism. An input terminal for a control voltage is electrically connected to the first and second auxiliary switches. A first diode is electrically connected with a forward polarity between the first auxiliary switch and an output terminal. A second diode is electrically connected with a reverse polarity between the second auxiliary switch and the output terminal.

Abstract: A known procedure is used to prepare liposomes of bipolar lipid membrane which are permeable and hence "leak" their contents at a rate which is variable by choice. The liposome is supplied with medication or cosmetic material for the oral cavity, or specifically for the teeth and gums. The liposome is then attached to a molecule that has affinity for the hydroxyapatite. Thus, the liposome will bind to oral cavity hydroxyapatite and bathe the surrounding support surface with its contents for extended hours of service.

Abstract: A method of prophylactics with respect to detoxification of Staphylococcus aureus and other toxins by ascorbic acid, salts and esters, topically applied by means of carriers which are otherwise regularly employed in the area where Staphylococcus aureus or other bacteria colonize, such as a pharmacological appliance including gauze pads, an absorbant mass or pad associated with menses, douches, and contraceptive compositions.