Abstract: A nuclear fuel and a method to produce a nuclear fuel wherein a porous uranium dioxide arrangement is provided, the arrangement is infiltrated with a precursor liquid and the arrangement is thermally treated such the porous uranium dioxide arrangement is infiltrated with a precursor liquid, followed by a thermal treating of the porous uranium dioxide arrangement with the infiltrated precursor liquid such that the precursor liquid is converted to a second phase.

Abstract: An enhanced police Doppler direction sensing radar detects possibly dangerous traffic conditions during certain vehicle maneuvers such as U-turns and returns to travel after roadside stops. By monitoring a host or primary vehicle speed, speed transitions, transmission state (e.g. gear selection), and the closing vehicle position, range and speed, a number of selectable conditions are detected, resulting in an alert indication to a primary vehicle operator. User preferences and thresholds allow the traffic alert function to be customized according to a primary vehicle operator's desire to suppress alerts in situations which the user does not deem dangerous. The traffic alert function may be automatically triggered under certain detected conditions, or manually initiated when the primary vehicle operator intends to make a driving maneuver.

Abstract: A nuclear fuel and a method to produce a nuclear fuel wherein a porous uranium dioxide arrangement is provided, the arrangement is infiltrated with a precursor liquid and the arrangement is thermally treated such the porous uranium dioxide arrangement is infiltrated with a precursor liquid, followed by a thermal treating of the porous uranium dioxide arrangement with the infiltrated precursor liquid such that the precursor liquid is converted to a second phase.

Abstract: A nuclear fuel and a method to produce a nuclear fuel wherein a porous uranium dioxide arrangement is provided, the arrangement is infiltrated with a precursor liquid and the arrangement is thermally treated such the porous uranium dioxide arrangement is infiltrated with a precursor liquid, followed by a thermal treating of the porous uranium dioxide arrangement with the infiltrated precursor liquid such that the precursor liquid is converted to a second phase.

Abstract: An enhanced police Doppler direction sensing radar detects possibly dangerous traffic conditions during certain vehicle maneuvers such as U-turns and returns to travel after roadside stops. By monitoring a host or primary vehicle speed, speed transitions, transmission state (e.g. gear selection), and the closing vehicle position, range and speed, a number of selectable conditions are detected, resulting in an alert indication to a primary vehicle operator. User preferences and thresholds allow the traffic alert function to be customized according to a primary vehicle operator's desire to suppress alerts in situations which the user does not deem dangerous. The traffic alert function may be automatically triggered under certain detected conditions, or manually initiated when the primary vehicle operator intends to make a driving maneuver.

Abstract: An enhanced police Doppler direction sensing radar detects possibly dangerous traffic conditions during certain vehicle maneuvers such as U-turns and returns to travel after roadside stops. By monitoring a host or primary vehicle speed, speed transitions, transmission state (e.g. gear selection), and the closing vehicle position, range and speed, a number of selectable conditions are detected, resulting in an alert indication to a primary vehicle operator. User preferences and thresholds allow the traffic alert function to be customized according to a primary vehicle operator's desire to suppress alerts in situations which the user does not deem dangerous. The traffic alert function may be automatically triggered under certain detected conditions, or manually initiated when the primary vehicle operator intends to make a driving maneuver.

Abstract: An apparatus providing high efficiency heat exchange between two fluids is disclosed. The apparatus most commonly comprises multiple thin panels with fluid channels directing the flow of the two fluids, specifically: one or more flat panels aligned at some angle to the flow of the fluid traveling through the shortest channel of the thin panels. The panels are arranged in series and parallel, so that the hot fluid travels through multiple thin panels. The coolant is delivered to the thin panels through tubes or manifolds while the hot fluid is delivered through a duct or other piping.

Abstract: A stud securing apparatus includes a rail and a plurality of stud securing legs extending from the rail. A method of framing a wall using the stud securing apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for distributing power over a premises network is provided. The system comprises a power receiving module operable to be coupled to a premises network located in a user site. A power source module is operable to be coupled to the premises network and a power supply. The power source module is operable to receive electrical power from the power supply and provide electrical power over the premises network such that the power is contained within the premises network.

Abstract: The invention comprises a structure for removing heat from a spent nuclear fuel assembly having a plurality of fuel rods. The invention comprises a fin configured from a thermally conductive material, a connector connected to the fin, the connector configured to be connected to the nuclear fuel assembly and at least one blade connected to the fin, the at least one blade configured from a thermally conductive material to be inserted in a space between the plurality of fuel rods.

Abstract: This invention relates to embedded processing systems used for industrial, commercial, and medical automated systems in which microprocessors or digital signal processors are employed to perform a plurality of distinct tasks based on real-time events and conditions. In particular, this invention provides an efficient processing system and environment in which a variety of application threads may share the processing bandwidth and system resources cooperatively and efficiently, with minimized coupling of the application threads to each other and system resource control details.

Abstract: The inventive system and method provides a processing resource which performs bit reversing and Boolean algebraic operations. These operations are commonly needed by discrete transform algorithms to reorder data samples. By selectively remapping the address bus, a series of non-linear accesses to the data memory are converted to linear accesses. Another use of the invention to pack floating point numbers in memory is also disclosed. An embodiment using an in-circuit reprogrammable logic device is disclosed which allows processing software to dynamically reconfigure the mapping logic and rules.

Abstract: A two-piece check valve employing an elastomeric diaphragm retained between two lands of an integral member. The integral member forms a boss on which the diaphragm is seated, and cooperates with the diaphragm to form a chamber surrounding the boss.

Abstract: A two-piece check valve employing an elastomeric diaphragm retained between two lands of an integral member. The integral member forms a boss on which the diaphragm is seated, and cooperates with the diaphragm to form a chamber surrounding the boss.

Abstract: A cold therapy panty is provided which includes a front portion and a back portion with a crotch area formed therebetween. A receptacle is located adjacent the crotch area of the panty and extends along the crotch area. An absorbent pad for absorbing bodily fluids and a cold pack for applying cold therapy to the crotch of the wearer are inserted into the receptacle. Alternatively, the absorbent pad may be attached to the inner side of the panty to avoid soiling the pouch and panty. Mating fasteners on the front and back portions are connected to attach the panty to the wearer.

Abstract: A therapeutic wrap for the treatment of injuries having an elongated strip of stretchable material, a base connected to the elongated strip and formed of substantially non-stretchable material, two loops connected to the base for the attachment of the wrap and for the application of even pressure to the treated area, and may also contain a receptacle connected to the elongated strip to receive a cold or hot pack, a cold pack for the application of cold therapy to the treated area, mating fasteners attached to one side of the elongated strip to assist in the attachment of the therapeutic wrap.