Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for electronically delivering banking services to end clients and, more particularly, using Internet based technologies as a means of exposing those services. The solution to this problem set forth in this invention is the creation of a common electronic delivery infrastructure and application deployment environment, exposing an institution's entire portfolio of corporate banking services to its clients at a number of different locations at any time.

Abstract: About 1/2 cc of a sterile composition (5) dropped into the rotor drive air feed line (11) of a dental handpiece (10) while holding the handpiece upside down protects and lubricates the handpiece bearings and turbine during the subsequent auto-clave sterilization process. An additional dosage inserted into the bur hole after the auto-clave process further lubricates the handpiece and inhibits rust from forming on the handpiece bearings and turbine during use. The pre-sterilization dosage and post-sterilization dosage of measured amounts may be separately packaged in disposable capsules (20, 30). The composition (5) is made by heat mixing until sterile about 10% by volume of a sterile solution of Power-Up.TM. NNL-690, which is a liquid hydrocarbon boundary lubricant; and corrosion inhibitor, with 90% by volume of pharmaceutical grade mineral oil.

Abstract: A device is provided for crimping a coupling on the end of a hose. The device has a die assembly for holding the hose and coupling spaced apart from and in axial alignment with a crimping mechanism comprised of a hydraulic cylinder and a pusher. The cylinder has an internal stop. A fluid operated actuator mechanism moves the crimping mechanism axially downward to engage the die assembly. The device has an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the crimping mechanism in a predetermined relationship to the die assembly. The crimping mechanism and the adjusting mechanism cooperate so that when the crimping mechanism engages the internal stop, the coupling is crimped to the hose end in accordance with the predetermined relationship. The adjusting mechanism contains an angular scale and a linear scale both with marked divisions. The adjusting mechanism provides for easy recalibration of the device.

Abstract: A device is provided for crimping a coupling on the end of a hose. The device has a die assembly for holding the hose and coupling spaced apart from and in axial alignment witha crimping mechanism comprised of a hydraulic cylinder and a pusher. The cylinder has an internal stop. A fluid operated actuator mechanism moves the crimping mechanism axially downward to engage the die assembly. The device has an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the crimping mechanism in a predetermined relationship to the die assembly. The crimping mechanism and the adjusting mechanism cooperate so that when the crimping mechanism engages the internal stop, the coupling is crimped to the hose end in accordance with the predetermined relationship. The adjusting mechanism contains an angular scale and a linear scale both with marked divisions. The adjusting mechanism provides for easy recalibration of the device.

Abstract: A two piece shank structure releasably retains a single central shank tube detachable from the shanks. The shanks are affixed in position on the surface of two double edged flukes. The double edged flukes are attached to a main fluke shaft. The anchor line extends from the boat through the central shank tube where it attaches to a U-shaped bracket. The U-shaped bracket is attached centrally to the main fluke shaft by a rotatable collar. Both shanks are manufactured with an inherent spring biasing in the material, allowing them to be slightly separated for snap in connection of the central shank tube, and also maintains pressure against the central shank tube retaining it in position under normal use. Once the anchor has become snagged under a log or similar underwater snag it may be retrieved by pulling the anchor line at an angle relative to the shanks with the pull needing to be generally opposite in direction to which the anchor is suspected of sliding under a snag.

Abstract: A device is provided for crimping a coupling on the end of a hose. The device has a die assembly for holding the hose and coupling spaced apart from and in axial alignment with a crimping mechanism comprised of a hydraulic cylinder and a pusher. The cylinder has an internal stop. A fluid operated actuator means moves the crimping mechanism axially downward to engage the die assembly. The device has an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the crimping mechanism in a predetermined relationship to the die assembly. The crimping mechanism and the adjusting mechanism cooperate so that when the crimping mechanism engages the internal stop, the coupling is crimped to the hose end in accordance with the predetermined relationship. The adjusting mechanism contains an angular scale and a linear scale both with marked divisions. The adjusting mechanism provides for easy recalibration of the device.

Abstract: An accelerometer system (FIG. 2) suitable for measuring low-frequency accelerations in inertial systems is also able to measure high-frequency vibrational accelerations which give rise to e.g. sculling effects in inertial platform arrangements employing three such accelerometer systems. The system comprises a low-frequency inertial quality force feedback accelerometer 10' and a high-frequency, e.g. piezo-electric, accelerometer 46. The output of h.f. accelerometer 46 is summed at 48 with the feedback signal from transducer 32' in the l.f. accelerometer feedback loop, the faster response of the h.f. accelerometer providing most of the feedback to balance the l.f. loop without significant displacement of mass 11'. Up to several hundred Hz the displacement of mass 11' and the feedback component from transducer 32' is only to overcome the error in the h.f. accelerometer signals and at higher frequencies the response of the h.f.

Abstract: A circuit for digitizing data represented by a variable electric current includes a capacitor to which a variable direct current is applied, and a reference stage defining two voltage levels and producing a control signal when the voltage across the capacitor reaches one of the two levels. The control signal causes the charge on the capacitor to be changed by a known amount. The number of charge pulses is counted and added to the instantaneous value of the capacitor voltage.

Abstract: An inertial platform having four gimbals, an intermediate one of which is capable of only limited movement, has pickoffs and torque motors on each gimbal axis. Part of the intermediate gimbal and an adjacent gimbal are removable, these parts being joined by a gimbal bearing.