Abstract: Sensors that include SAW devices, related methods, and related devices. Many embodiments are included. Some of the present sensors include an inlet structure; a mounting structure that is spaced apart from the inlet structure, the mounting structure having a top surface and an opposing bottom surface; and surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices disposed on the top surface of the mounting structure; where (a) the mounting structure includes openings that extend from the top surface to the bottom surface through which fluid can flow that has first passed over the SAW devices during operation of the sensor, or (b) the mounting structure and SAW devices together define openings through which fluid can flow that has first passed over the SAW devices during operation of the sensor.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods for effecting a desired business solution. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a plurality of aspects of a business are analyzed. Each aspect corresponds to an element of a particular domain of a set of domains wherein the plurality of aspects corresponds to elements from at least two domains. A modification of each element that will result in a desired outcome in regard to the corresponding aspect is determined. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, the business solution development process identifies and provides exit criteria pertaining to each stage of the business solution development process. For one embodiment of the invention a set of metrics are defined and tracked to measure the effectiveness of the business solution.

Abstract: A control arm is coupled to a control shaft of a hydraulic pump. A friction shaft extends parallel to the control shaft and is slidably moveable within an arcuate-shaped hole in the control arm. A stop plate is movably supported by the control shaft and the friction shaft. When the stop plate is in the operating position, a friction pad supported by the friction shaft is biased by a pressure plate and a spring against the control arm. When the stop plate is in the braking position, a sloping region of the stop plate engages a pin extending from the pressure plate such that the friction pad is spaced from the control arm and arcuate-shaped grooves in the stop plate engage pins extending from the control arm in a neutral position. The present invention also includes a hydrostatic transmission and a vehicle incorporating the cruise control and neutral return mechanism.

Abstract: A system for delivering multimedia information between at least one mobile vessel and at least one multimedia content center includes at least one media server, wireless access router, and client device. The media server is placed in the multimedia content center for providing or storing the multimedia information. The wireless access router is coupled to the media server in the multimedia content center for transmitting or receiving the multimedia information for the media server over a wireless local area network. The client device installed in the mobile vessel for transmitting or receiving the multimedia information to or from the media server via the wireless access router over the wireless local area network, thereby allowing the client device to utilize the multimedia information.

Abstract: A transmitter circuit (200, 400, 510) and method reduces amplitude modulation distortion in an amplifier (210). The transmitter circuit (200, 400, 510) includes a power control error data generator (230), a feedforward predistortion data generator (240), feedforward adder logic (250) and the amplifier (210). The power control error data generator (230) receives amplitude modulation data (252) and an RF coupled output signal (254) and, in response, produces power control error data (256). The feedforward predistortion data generator (240) receives the amplitude modulation data (252) and, in response, produces feedforward predistortion data (258). The feedforward adder logic (250) receives the power control error data (256) and the feedforward predistortion data (258) and, in response, produces power control data (260).

Abstract: A transmission for speed changing and steering of a vehicle comprises a first HST and a first differential for speed changing and a second HST and a second differential for steering. The first HST is a combination of a hydraulic pump and motor. The pump is driven by an engine and the motor is drivingly changeable by operation of a speed change pedal. Output power from the motor is transmitted into a pair of first differential output shafts as axles through the first differential. The second HST is a combination of a hydraulic pump and motor. The second pump is driven by output power from the first HST and the second motor is drivingly changeable by operation of a steering wheel. A pair of second differential output shafts are rotated in opposite directions by output power of the motor, so that when turning, the first differential output shaft on the opposite side of the turning direction is accelerated.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for producing an assembly comprising a plurality of digital data storage media carriers attached to a carrier strip. In the production of the assemblies, carriers are positioned for movement in a longitudinal direction of the conveyor system with the carriers being in a row. Carrier strips are secured to the carriers with the longitudinal axis of the assembly and the carrier strips being generally parallel to the direction of movement of the conveyor system. Carriers are deposited onto the conveyor system via a bottom feed depositor which depositor utilizes a pressure differential to help produce positive movement of carriers from a carrier magazine onto the conveyor.

Abstract: A control arm is coupled to a control shaft of a hydraulic pump. A friction shaft extends parallel to the control shaft and is slidably moveable within an arcuate-shaped hole in the control arm. A stop plate is movably supported by the control shaft and the friction shaft. When the stop plate is in the operating position, a friction pad supported by the friction shaft is biased by a pressure plate and a spring against the control arm. When the stop plate is in the braking position, a sloping region of the stop plate engages a pin extending from the pressure plate such that the friction pad is spaced from the control arm and arcuate-shaped grooves in the stop plate engage pins extending from the control arm in a neutral position. The present invention also includes a hydrostatic transmission and a vehicle incorporating the cruise control and neutral return mechanism.

Abstract: The invention is a continuous process for the preparation of polytrimethylene ether glycol from 1,3-propanediol reactant. In addition, the invention is directed to a continuous multi-stage process comprising reacting at least one reactant in a liquid phase in an up-flow column reactor, and forming a gas or vapor phase by-product wherein the gas or vapor phase by-product is continuously removed at the top and at least one intermediate stage.

Abstract: A business solution development process having one or more pre-definition stages and one or more post-deployment stages is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, data pertinent to an understanding of a business is analyzed and a future state of the business is envisioned. One or more desired outcomes necessary to attaining the envisioned future state of the business are then determined. One or more transformations that will effect each desired outcome are determined and implemented to attain the envisioned future state of the business.

Abstract: A cellular communications system may include one or more cellular base stations and a plurality of mobile cellular communications devices for communicating therewith. More particularly, the cellular base station and the mobile cellular communications devices may each include an encoder for generating an information signal. Furthermore, a modulator may generate a modulated waveform based upon the information signal, a carrier signal having a frequency and phase associated therewith, and at least one carrier phase reference symbol. The modulator may also include an offset circuit so that the modulated waveform includes a carrier frequency indicator. A transmitter may also be included for transmitting the modulated waveform to the desired cellular base station or mobile cellular communications device.

Abstract: A tubular medical set as main blood flow tubing, a connected, flexible branch tube, a flow restriction device to suppress pressure pulses. The device is positioned to control flow through the branch tube. The flow restriction device permits substantially free, unhindered flow from the branch tube to the main blood flow tubing, while significantly restricting, but not completely blocking, flow from the main blood flow tubing to the branch tube.

Abstract: A method for identifying a complete response to a first request from a requesting entity, the method comprising the steps of: the requesting entity sending the first request to a first receiving entity; the first receiving entity sending a second request to a second receiving entity, the second request including a unique request identifier; the first receiving entity sending the unique request identifier to the requesting entity; and the second receiving entity sending a response to the requesting entity, the response including the unique request identifier.

Abstract: A vehicle is installed with an integral transaxle apparatus constructed so that a single housing contains left and right axles, a driving hydrostatic transmission (HST) having a variable displacement first hydraulic pump and a first hydraulic motor fluidly connected with each other, a steering HST having a variable displacement second hydraulic pump and a variable displacement second hydraulic motor fluidly connected with each other, and a differential unit differentially connecting the axles with each other so as to be driven regularly or reversely by the output of the driving HST and to differentially drive the axles while receiving the output of the steering HST, wherein the first hydraulic pump receives power of a prime mover and has a first movable swash plate, and the second hydraulic pump receives power of the prime mover independently of the first hydraulic pump and has a second movable swash plate.

Abstract: A transmission for speed changing and steering of a vehicle comprises a first HST and a first differential for speed changing and a second HST and a second differential for steering. The first HST is a combination of a hydraulic pump and motor. The pump is driven by an engine and the motor is drivingly changeable by operation of a speed change pedal. Output power from the motor is transmitted into a pair of first differential output shafts as axles through the first differential. The second HST is a combination of a hydraulic pump and motor. The second pump is driven by output power from the first HST and the second motor is drivingly changeable by operation of a steering wheel. A pair of second differential output shafts are rotated in opposite directions by output power of the motor, so that when turning, the first differential output shaft on the opposite side of the turning direction is accelerated.

Abstract: A data card display assembly is provided for the display and marketing of data cards such as debit cards, gift cards and prepaid phone cards. The display assembly includes a display panel that can have advertising indicia on a display surface. The assembly also includes an attachment device for adhesively securing a data card to the panel. The attachment device includes a layer of reusable adhesive so that the card can be removed from the panel and replaced thereon and with removal leaves little or no adhesive residue on the card.

Abstract: A method for specifying a multi-component composition without human intervention includes customer specification of at least two physical property limitations, and determination of a recommended composition meeting those limitations using a continuous model relating the physical properties to the compositional variables. The method may extend to supplying a multi-component composition by further including one or more of calculating the cost of the recommended composition, calculating the price of the recommended composition, formulating a contracted amount of the recommended composition, and billing for a contracted amount of the recommended composition.