Abstract: The present invention relates to a fire extinguishing system for a commercial kitchen. The fire extinguishing system comprises a canister containing a fire extinguishing agent and a gas expellant. In the event of a fire or conditions that pose a threat of a fire, the internal pressure in the canister is utilized to actuate a main control valve of the canister which releases the fire extinguishing agent from the canister.

Abstract: A method including, in one embodiment, severing a sample at least partially from a substrate by cutting the substrate with a focused ion beam (FIB), capturing the substrate sample by activating a grasping element, and separating the captured sample from the substrate. The captured sample may be separated from the substrate and transported to an electron microscope for examination.

Abstract: A method including, in one embodiment, severing a sample at least partially from a substrate by cutting the substrate with a focused ion beam (FIB), capturing the substrate sample by activating a grasping element, and separating the captured sample from the substrate. The captured sample may be separated from the substrate and transported to an electron microscope for examination.

Abstract: The present invention concerns geomembranes, being impermeable sheets of polymer that are used in contact with soil or rock as part of civil engineering operations to act as a barrier to passage of water and water-borne contaminants. The invention provides a new geomembrane where the geomembane layer is laminated together with a sub-layer, the sub-layer being adapted to be electrically conductive whereby integrity of the geomembrane may be monitored electrically.

Abstract: An apparatus including a base configured to slidably engage a driven element, a piezoelectric element interposing the base and the driven element and attached to the base proximate a first piezoelectric element end, and a friction element attached proximate a second piezoelectric element end and configured to selectively engage the driven element.

Abstract: A method including, in one embodiment, severing a sample at least partially from a substrate by cutting the substrate with a focused ion beam (FIB), capturing the substrate sample by activating a grasping element, and separating the captured sample from the substrate. The captured sample may be separated from the substrate and transported to an electron microscope for examination.

Abstract: A flexible protective support wrap or boot for supporting and protecting the lower leg of a horse, including the fetlock joint, is formed of a panel having a layer of flexible support material, an outer layer of closed loop fabric and an inner layer of woven fabric for contact with the horse's leg. Spaced apart pocket or cup portions are formed in the panel to engage the fetlock joint in overlying relationship to each other when the wrap is secured around the leg. A splint bone protection pad may be secured between and spaced from the side edges and provided with a ridge for locating the pad between the cannon bone and the front deep digital flexor tendon. The entire panel may include a layer of shock absorbing material in addition to the flexible support layer. Multiple spaced apart fastener straps with hook fastener pads are secured to the panel adjacent one side edge for engagement with the loop fabric layer to secure the wrap around the leg in snug fitting relationship.

Abstract: This invention is a method of identifying and validating a cellular telephone for activation and for subsequent servicing after activation. A cellular service provider (CSP) (401) specifies an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) number for a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), generates a Mobile Station Integrated Services Digital Network (MSISDN) telephone number, associates the MSISDN with the IMSI in a table, and orders a SIM from a SIM manufacturer (403). The SIM manufacturer manufacturers the SIM, programs the IMSI into the SIM, places a SIM serial number on the SIM, sends the CSP information associating the SIM serial number with the IMSI, and sends the SIM to a Distribution Center (405). A hardware vendor (407) sends a handset and an International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number for the handset to the Distribution Center.