Abstract: Provided is an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) including at least one planar Printed Circuit Board (PCB), a first set of first notch antenna elements arranged on the PCB, and a second set of second antenna elements; wherein the first and second antenna elements are interleaved, wherein each first antenna element is configured to transmit and/or receive, a signal having a first direction of polarization, and wherein each second antenna element is configured to transmit and/or receive, a signal having a second direction of polarization, which is different from the first direction of polarization, characterized in that each second antenna element is a notch antenna element which is included in a surface mounted element on the PCB, and wherein the first direction of polarization and the second direction of polarization is separated by at least 45°.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating a cancer with or predicting the responsiveness of a cancer to an anti-cancer agent which is capable of inhibiting an enzyme that mediates repair of DNA strand breaks, such as PARP, said method including the step of determining an expression level of SASH1. A method of treating a cancer that includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that increases the expression and/or an activity of SASH1 is also provided. Further provided herein are methods for identifying an agent that modulates the expression and/or an activity of SASH1 for use in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: In a media gateway, a single RTM is placed in bi-directional communication with a active TPM and also in bi-directional communication with a backup TPM. This is accomplished in part by implementation of a signaling and control bus interface between the LIU/Framer hardware of the RTM and the control processing unit (CPU) of the TPM. This interface provides for arbitration between multiple control sources, and for snooping of the input connection state and signaling information between the LIU/Framer and any other control entity. The interface also prevents contention by multiple control sources driving signal information to the LIU/Framer device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coin acceptor mechanism with a coin pick-up wheel for advancing coins in a radial path.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coin acceptor mechanism with a coin pick-up wheel for advancing coins in a radial path.

Abstract: A portable outdoor enclosure protects occupants from at least some elements of nature and includes a wall panel forming an outer wall of the enclosure. The wall panel has an opening formed of sufficient size to allow an air conditioning unit to be inserted through the opening in the flexible material wall panel. A sleeve of flexible material is connected to the wall panel and extends in at least one of an inwardly direction and an outwardly direction. The sleeve includes at least one outer peripheral end spaced from the side wall capable of being snugly engaged with an external surface of an air conditioning unit to be installed through the sleeve. At least one flap can be provided for covering the opening through the wall panel when the air conditioning unit is not installed.

Abstract: A transactional management system includes a plurality of functional modules, distributed in a WAN, for receiving and processing transactional information. The functional modules can include a dealer management system that receives transactional information and formats the information into a regular or test message for transmission over the WAN to either a router or a transaction service system which receives the message, performs certain service operations on the information contained in the message, and transmits the message to a provider management system. The transaction service system includes functionality that identifies a message as a test message, compares the test message to a test case, and if the test message is the same as the test case, generates a message to this effect.

Abstract: A transactional management system includes a plurality of functional modules, distributed in a WAN, for receiving and processing transactional information. The functional modules can include a dealer management system that receives transactional information and formats the information into a regular or test message for transmission over the WAN to either a router or a transaction service system which receives the message, performs certain service operations on the information contained in the message, and transmits the message to a provider management system. The transaction service system includes functionality that identifies a message as a test message, compares the test message to a test case, and if the test message is the same as the test case, generates a message to this effect.

Abstract: A method for determining a warranty start date for a product has steps of determining a warranty start event and generating a warranty start date after occurrence of the warranty start event. The timestamp may be generated through a query to a time server on a network connected to the product. Preferred examples of warranty start events comprise first use by the user, and production of a specified cumulative quantity of product output. The warranty start event as well as the generated warranty start date are preferably stored on a memory internal to the product.

Abstract: A method for determining a warranty start date for a product has steps of determining a warranty start event and generating a warranty start date after occurrence of the warranty start event. The timestamp may be generated through a query to a time server on a network connected to the product. Preferred examples of warranty start events comprise first use by the user, and production of a specified cumulative quantity of product output. The warranty start event as well as the generated warranty start date are preferably stored on a memory internal to the product.

Abstract: Contaminants are removed from a surface being prepared to receive a finish coating or a treatment. Solvent is applied manually to the surface with carrier sheets dispensed from reclosable packages where the solvent is contained along with a plurality of quarter-folded carrier sheets formed from non-woven material. The packages can be grounded to reduce the incidence of static electrical build-up.

Abstract: A wiper assembly for use in cleansing a controlled environment. The assembly comprises a generally flat container having therein a plurality of wiper cloths presaturated with a selected cleaning or disinfectant solvent. A top portion of the container defines an opening for wiper cloth removal which may be selectively opened and closed using a flexible adhesive panel. The bottom portion of the container is characterized by a greater rigidity than the rigidity of the top portion. This enhanced rigidity is sufficient to substantially prevent bending of the container during removal of the wiper cloths and closure of the container opening.

Abstract: Contaminants are removed from a surface being prepared to receive a finish coating or a treatment. Solvent is applied manually to the surface with carrier sheets dispensed from reclosable packages where the solvent is contained along with a plurality of quarter-folded carrier sheets formed from non-woven material. The packages can be grounded to reduce the incidence of static electrical build-up.

Abstract: The invention is an adaptive method and apparatus for telephone call reorigination (i.e., the placement of successive calls without extended re-dialing). It allows shorter, uniform DTMF reorigination requests or commands to be recognized and responded to during certain stages of a call while preserving a filtering effect to avoid "talk off" reorigination during the call's talking stage. In the initial stage of a call, prior to verifying the caller's authority to place the call, a first mode of request detection, responsive to short duration tones is used. During call setup and prior to answer by a called party, a second mode of detection is used which is also responsive to short duration tones. In the talking stage, another mode of detection is used to avoid inadvertent reoriginations due to spurious tones. In one aspect, a dial tone is automatically returned to the caller upon called party disconnect.

Abstract: A vehicle washing system having apparatus for following the surface contour of a vehicle includes a redirectable directional discharge manifold assembly for a cleaning solution that is supported by an overhead, pivotally mounted boom at a washing station. Sensors mounted in the region of the manifold assembly sense the contour of the passing vehicle and a controller responsive to the sensor provides drive signals which activate a motor to move the boom and maintain the boom and manifold assembly at a predetermined distance relative to the vehicle as the vehicle passes the washing station.

Abstract: Communication control apparatus for interconnecting one or more digital devices to one or more other digital devices, or more specifically for interconnecting a moderate to large number of user terminals, main frame computer systems, minicomputers, remote digital devices, and the like, using some of the concepts inherent in statistical multiplexers, intelligent switches, and local area network devices, all implemented in a compact configuration to produce a flexible and cost effective approach to data communication interfaces. The communication control apparatus replaces and simplifies the actual terminal connections from the computer interface(s) and then adds substantial system enhancements for the manager while retaining software and protocol transparency. A local communication bus is provided for routing of data and control signals internally of the control apparatus.

Abstract: A twirling disc adapted to be used by either a novice twirler or an expert twirler. The disc is provided with a pliable covering on one of its faces. The opposite face is provided with a hard covering. A novice twirler effects twirling of the disc by applying his twirling finger to the pliable covered face of the disc. An expert twirler engages his twirling finger with the face of the disc having a hard covering.

Abstract: Substantially pure methane and ethylene are supplied economically from a transportable liquefied methane-ethylene-ethane mixture by a two-stage distillation at superatmospheric pressure wherein the refrigeration for the first stage reflux may be supplied entirely from sensible cold of the compressed mixture and the second stage reflux is obtained by heat exchange with first stage reboil so that the only power requirement is for compressing the mixture. The mixture is conveniently obtained by combining a cracker gas fraction with a natural gas fraction.