Abstract: The present invention relates to a saw including a sawhead pivotably connected to a base. The pivotable connection may define a pivot axis therethrough, wherein the pivot axis may be parallel to the horizontal plane. In addition, the sawhead may rotate around the pivot axis and may be axially displaceable along the pivot axis.

Abstract: A small or special media guide-in tray including a media tray, an aperture disposed in the media tray, first and second opposed guide arms extending through the aperture and biased to a first position. The first and second opposed guide arms are pivotally mounted and are synchronously movable when small media is inserted. The opposed guide arms and biasing are used to automatically center the small media as it is inserted between the guide arms. The guide-in tray may be utilized with media handling devices having an L-path media feed wherein the guide-in media tray is incorporated in an input tray or in a C-path media feed wherein the guide-in media tray is incorporated in an exit tray.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the storage and recharging of peripheral devices within a computer. In one exemplary embodiment the invention relates to an expandable computer mouse that may be stored and recharged in a port, such as a PCMCIA slot, of a portable computing device.

Abstract: A moveable media dam comprises a media dam rotatably connected to a dam shaft, the dam shaft extending from a lever. An arm has at least one camming member and the lever is engaged by the at least one camming member. The arm operably engages a gear train and further comprises an arm ring disposed over a gear of the gear train. The media dam is moveable between a first and second position. The device functions to clear a media feed zone and align leading edges of media sheets in order to inhibit multi-sheet feeds.

Abstract: A component-based software architecture environment is provided for information networks used for administering one or more implantable medical devices (IMDs) in one or more patients. Various interface schema which may be used in implementing an IMD network are provided, as well as common interfaces for development of software within the network environment. The information network, and the software used in and implementing the network, may be upgraded and developed in a distributed and incremental manner, without requiring modification of entire systems or device instructions.

Abstract: A push pin device comprises a pin having a tip and an outer member coupled to and extending at least partially around the pin. The tip of the pin is located inside of the outer member in a retracted position when the outer member is uncompressed. The tip of the pin is located outside of the outer member in an extended position when the outer member is compressed. In the exemplary embodiment, the pin extends from a first portion of the outer member toward a second portion of the outer member and the first portion contacts the second portion when the outer member is compressed. When the first portion is seated in the second portion, the second portion applies an opposing force against the first portion to facilitate removal.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for containing and mixing a food product for direct distribution to a consumer. The container includes an agitator for mixing the food product, optionally with an added liquid such as water, milk or juice. The agitator may be incorporated into the base of the container. The agitator remains coupled to the container, which container can be made disposable/recyclable, which therefore provides an expedient method for food delivery.

Abstract: A component-based software architecture environment is provided for information networks used for administering one or more implantable medical devices (IMDs) in one or more patients. Various interface schema which may be used in implementing an IMD network are provided, as well as common interfaces for development of software within the network environment. The information network, and the software used in and implementing the network, may be upgraded and developed in a distributed and incremental manner, without requiring modification of entire systems or device instructions.

Abstract: The invention herein uniquely connects the real world of consumers to the world of the web or the domain of universally accessible information and commerce. Through a process of “tagging” or “placemarking” experiences via connectivity devices containing associated programming, consumers will now find access to desired information readily accessible, and readily communicated. In various embodiments, and as a consequence of the invention herein, television, radio and all printed material will now provide a method for consumer tagging without altering the basic technology or format behind such informational media. A device is carried by the consumer and provides a unique means for tagging information. Comparing the tagged information with a central web database provides the consumer a brief description and a direct link to the information desired. The technology herein can either be embodied in a separate device or integrated in a more capable multi-functional product.

Abstract: The combination of a water filter and a display for indication of the water filter condition includes an electrical circuit connected to the display and responsive to use of the water filter. The circuit includes a microcontroller, a timer connected to the microcontroller and providing timing signals thereto, and a switch connected to the microcontroller and responsive to the flow of water from the filter to cause the microcontroller to process the timing signals. The microcontroller is programmed to utilize the timing signals to provide an electrical signal to the display indicative of filter condition.

Abstract: A faucet having multiple water discharges includes a housing, an input water connection for the housing, a stream discharge on the housing, a spray discharge on the housing, a filtered water discharge on the housing, a water filter within the housing, and a control valve in the housing connected to each of the water discharges. There is an unfiltered water flow path from the input water connection to the control valve. A manual actuator accessible from the exterior of the housing operates the control valve to direct water from the unfiltered water flow path to either the stream discharge or the spray discharge. There is a filtered water flow path from the input water connection, through the filter, to the control valve. A filtered water manual actuator accessible from the exterior of the housing operates the control valve to direct filtered water to the filtered water discharge.

Abstract: A milkshake machine or similar apparatus uses the grinding and shredding principles employed by conventional impeller-type waster disposers. The milkshake machine has a housing that defines an upper grinding chamber and a lower receiving chamber separated by a rotatable impeller disk that mixes together and drives ingredients to be mixed against shredding surfaces on the inner wall of the grinding chamber. The receiving chamber has a discharge outlet, and a return inlet is provided in the housing above the grinding chamber. A discharge conduit is connected at one end to the discharge outlet at has a return port and a discharge spout at its opposite end. A return conduit is connected at one end to the return port of the discharge conduit and at its opposite end to the return inlet. A valve mechanism is provided to divert the mixed and ground ingredients expelled into the discharge conduit either into the return conduit and back into the grinding chamber or out of the discharge spout.

Abstract: A water filter cartridge for use with a water faucet includes a cover and a filter element located within the cover. The cover has a single unfiltered water input connection and a pair of water output connections, one for filtered water and one for unfiltered water. There is a conduit within the cover connecting the unfiltered water input connection and the unfiltered water output connection. There is a flow path within the cover from said unfiltered water input connection, through said filter element, and connecting to said filtered water output connection.

Abstract: A water input connection for a faucet includes a body which has a water inlet and a water outlet. There is a chamber within the body and there is a seat adjacent the water inlet. An antisiphon check valve is movable within the body chamber toward and away from the seat to open and close the water inlet connection. There is an antiflow valve movable within the body to open and close the water outlet connection. A spring is positioned within the body and biases both the antiflow valve and the antisiphon valve toward water inlet and water outlet closing positions.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a source of at least one intermediate sheet which is preferably both thermally and electrically conductive. Toner images are transferred from one or more image members to the intermediate sheet under conditions of raised temperature and preferably with the assistance of an electric field. The toner image on the intermediate sheet is then overlaid with a receiving sheet and a combination of heat and pressure transfers and fuses the toner image to the receiving sheet in a single step, preferably while the sheets move at full machine speed. The sheets may then be slowed down or stopped, but are maintained together until cool at which point they are separated and the intermediate sheet fed back to the source of intermediate sheets. The image forming apparatus is particularly useful in creating multicolor toner images with small toners.

Abstract: A method of electrostatographically forming a color print that has the feel of a photographic print. A series of color separation electrostatographic latent images are formed on an image member. A different color toner is applied to each latent image to form a series of different color toner images. A receiver sheet is then fed from a supply of receiver sheets to a transfer member. The receiver sheet is attached to the transfer member. The transfer member is repeatedly rotated to bring the receiver sheet through a nip formed by the imaging member and transfer member to transfer the toner images in registration to the receiver sheet to form a multicolor toner image. The receiver sheet is separated from the transfer member and the toner image is fused to the receiver sheet. A support sheet is then fed into contact with a side of the receiver sheet not having the toner image.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel cartridge-needle unit having a retractable needle for use with disposable or reusable holders to form safety syringes. The cartridge-needle unit comprises a cartridge comprising a hollow body, a septum at the distal end of the body, means for retaining the septum, and a plunger, axially and reciprocally slidable through the interior of the body; a needle capable of being withdrawn within the cartridge; a hub comprising a sleeve adapted to be snapped on the distal end of the cartridge; means for retaining the needle within the hub during an injection; and means for releasing the needle from the hub after the injection comprising an element capable of passing through the septum. The retractable cartridge-needle unit exhibits improved reliability, reduces the tendency for body fluids and/or medication to remain in an unprotected area upon retraction of the needle and virtually eliminates the possibility that the needle can be released into the patient.

Abstract: Drum-shaped image and transfer members are controlled by a set of sensors and flags which determine the position of the leading edge of a toner image as it approaches a transfer zone and the leading edge of a receiving sheet as it approaches the transfer zone. A logic and control controls the speed of the transfer drum as it approaches the transfer zone to assure a predetermined spacial relationship between the two leading edges. The leading edge of the receiving sheet is sensed on the transfer drum by sensing a difference in reflectivity between the sheet and a low reflectivity area which the sheet overlies.

Abstract: Image forming apparatus includes a fuser which has a fusing sheet for contacting the image bearing surface of a receiving sheet. The fusing sheet is attached at one end to a fusing sheet drum and at the other end to a spring for urging the fusing sheet in a first direction. The fusing sheet drum is rotatable in a first direction to allow the spring to move the fusing sheet in the first direction, which moves both the fusing sheet and the receiving sheet through a pressure nip formed by the fusing sheet drum and a pressure roller. The fusing sheet drum is rotatable in the second direction opposite the first direction for rewinding the fusing sheet on the fusing sheet drum. During the rewinding motion of the fusing sheet, the receiving sheet is separated from the fusing sheet by forcing the fusing sheet around a sharp bend.

Abstract: To create an overcoat on a toner image, a clear heat softenable particulate material is applied to a fusing surface before the fusing surface contacts the toner image in a fusing nip. The particulate material softens in the fusing process and ends up as a clear overcoat for the toner image, protecting it from scratches, fingerprints, deglossing and/or softening from heat.