Abstract: A selectively liftable platform mechanism is first provided. The platform mechanism generally includes a trailer, a platform, and a support structure on the trailer for pivotally raising the platform from a lowered position to an elevated position. The support structure includes a ladder having a distal end pivotally connected to the platform and a proximal end pivotally and slidably connected to the trailer. The proximal end of the ladder is movable along the longitudinal axis of the trailer in order to level and stabilize the platform into a viewing position. A method for erecting a shooting house is also provided. The shooting house is positioned onto the liftable platform mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital controller as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it. The apparatus includes an anti-spill receiver that houses the controller and that can contain a ozone generator.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of sanitizing drinking water to be dispensed from a water dispenser having a reservoir includes the steps of providing the ozone gas generator that generates an ozone gas stream, transmitting the ozone gas stream from the generator to the water dispenser reservoir, mechanically breaking up the ozone gas stream inside the reservoir to produce ozone gas bubbles, and using the ozone gas bubbles to disinfect water in the reservoir. The ozone gas stream can be mechanically broken up using a pump such as, for example, an impeller type pump.

Abstract: Temporary access is provided to enable a service provider to service a customer's system resource such as data processing or communication equipment. A prearranged but dormant user account for the service provider is automatically activated in response to a trigger event such as the opening of a trouble ticket. The account is automatically deactivated upon detecting a closure event associated with the trigger event, such as the closing of the trouble ticket, expiration of a predetermined time interval following detection of the trigger event, or occurrence of a predetermined time. This provides a timely yet secure way for a customer to allow a service provider access to system resources which requires neither a standing open account nor manual opening and closing of a user account for the service provider.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing sanitized water in a cabinet and spigot type bottled water dispenser features an ozone generating system to generate ozone for sanitizing the water. Ozone is generated and collected within an ozone generator housing. A blower transmits air to the ozone generator housing. The air carries the ozone that is generated through a flow line to an air diffuser that is positioned upstream of the spigot (or spigots) used to dispense water. In one embodiment, a valve that is activated on the spigot to dispense water also activates the blower and ozone generator. In other embodiments, a flow sensor activates the ozone generator and blower. Various spigot and flow sensor arrangements are disclosed as a part of the overall apparatus and method.

Abstract: An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital computer as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it.

Abstract: A device for electrically connecting a plurality of batteries includes a member including a handle and two arms extending from the handle. The handle includes a first portion, a second portion spaced apart from the first portion, and a connector extending between the first portion and the second portion. The member also includes a contact coupled to a first of the two arms for contacting at least a portion of a battery terminal when the device is secured to a battery. The first of the two arms is configured for securing the device to a first side of a battery and a second of the two arms is configured for securing the device to a second side of the battery.

Abstract: An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital computer as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it.

Abstract: A framework for enabling traction to be applied to a patient comprises a main elongate structure (12) supporting a pulley (15), and at least one leg structure (10) foldably connected to the main structure. Preferably, the main structure includes a foldable second leg portion (123), and a pulley support section (122) of the main structure is slidably located, in order to permit adjustment of the location of the pulley. An further support member (20) may be provided, removably attachable to the leg structure (10), for supporting bed covers.

Abstract: Presented are intrinsically fluorescent, self-multimerizing MHC fusion proteins, and complexes assembled therefrom that are capable of detectably labeling antigen-specific T lymphocytes. Also presented are methods for labeling antigen-specific T lymphocytes with the intrinsically fluorescent complexes of the present invention, and methods, particularly flow cytometric methods, for detecting, enumerating, enriching, and depleting antigen specific T lymphocytes so labeled.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sanitizing a water dispenser that dispenses water for human consumption is disclosed. The dispenser can be in the form of any dispenser that dispenses water for human consumption employing a reservoir that dispenses water through one or more spigots. Water in the reservoir is sanitized with an air/ozone gas mixture that is transmitted to a porous polymeric diffuser having a central bore and a porous wall. The porosity of the porous wall defines bubble size.

Abstract: A polishing pad having a body comprising fibers embedded in a matrix polymer formed by a reaction of polymer precursors. The loose fibers define and the precursors were mixed first with curatives, then mold into a pad form. The pad may include a thin layer of free fibers at its polishing surface. A segment of at least a portion of the free fibers are embedded in the adjacent body of the polymer and fibers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing sanitized water in a cabinet and spigot type bottled water dispenser features an ozone generating system to generate ozone for sanitizing the water. Ozone is generated and collected within an ozone generator housing. A blower transmits air to the ozone generator housing. The air carries the ozone that is generated through a flow line to an air diffuser that is positioned upstream of the spigot (or spigots) used to dispense water. In one embodiment, a valve that is activated on the spigot to dispense water also activates the blower and ozone generator. In other embodiments, a flow sensor activates the ozone generator and blower. Various spigot and flow sensor arrangements are disclosed as a part of the overall apparatus and method.

Abstract: A selectively liftable platform mechanism is first provided. The platform mechanism generally includes a trailer, a platform, and a support structure on the trailer for pivotally raising the platform from a lowered position to an elevated position. The support structure includes a ladder having a distal end pivotally connected to the platform and a proximal end pivotally and slidably connected to the trailer. The proximal end of the ladder is movable along the longitudinal axis of the trailer in order to level and stabilize the platform into a viewing position. A method for erecting a shooting house is also provided. The shooting house is positioned onto the liftable platform mechanism.

Abstract: An in-wall mounted electrical actuation device is covered by a surface mountable cover plate. The cover plate provides a planar surface having a linear groove in it preferably extensive over a full length of the cover plate. Within the linear groove is an aperture. An actuator strip is slidably engaged within the linear groove, The linear strip provides a strip planar surface contiguous with the plate planar surface for thereby presenting a common planar outwardly facing surface. Inwardly protruding from the actuator strip through the aperture is an actuator finger which receives a device control for linear motion with the actuator strip relative to the cover plate so as to control the electrical actuation device.

Abstract: An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital computer as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it.

Abstract: A chlorinator for treatment of water is connected to the outlet of a pump in a final treatment or collection tank of a water treatment system. The chlorinator includes a venturi chamber connected to a chlorine solution reservoir. When the pump is activated, water is passed through the venturi chamber, drawing chlorine solution into the final treatment tank. The pump causes pressure to increase in a hydraulic timer chamber, which controls a valve that stops the flow of water through the venturi chamber after the desired amount of chlorine solution is delivered to the final treatment tank. The time required for the pressure in the hydraulic timer chamber to increase sufficiently to cause the closing of the valve can be adjusted by altering the volume of the hydraulic timer chamber, or by changing the size of an orifice in the hydraulic timer chamber, such that the dosing of chlorine solution into the final treatment or collection tank can be finely adjusted.

Abstract: The present invention includes computer instructions that facilitate characterizing a geometry piece based upon one or more received input selections, generating a temporary dimension type based, at least in part, upon the characterization, storing the temporary dimension type, and displaying the temporary dimension type. In one embodiment, the computer instructions are part of a mechanical design software application. In one embodiment, the mechanical software application including the computer instructions are embodied in a distribution storage medium.

Abstract: A polishing pad having a body comprising fibers embedded in a matrix polymer formed by a reaction of polymer precursors. The loose fibers define and the precursors were mixed first with curatives, then mold into a pad form. The pad may include a thin layer of free fibers at its polishing surface. A segment of at least a portion of the free fibers are embedded in the adjacent body of the polymer and fibers.

Abstract: A method of making a polishing pad having a body comprising fibers embedded in a matrix polymer formed by a reaction of polymer precursors. The fibers define interstices, and the precursors fill these interstices substantially completely before completion of the reaction. The method comprising placing the fibers and the precursors in a cavity of a mold for shaping the polishing pad; applying a differential pressure across a mold cavity, where the differential pressure and the amount of precursors are sufficient to cause the precursors to fill the interstices substantially completely before completion of the reaction; and applying sufficient heat to the mold to at least partially cure the polishing pad by causing the precursors to react.