Abstract: System and method for preserving food. Embodiments of the system include a food compartment to store food and a user interface configured to receive user input relating to the preservation of the food stored. The system also includes a humidity sensor configured to sense a humidity level, an ozone generator configured to generate ozone gas, an ozone sensor configured to sense an ozone level and a gas sensor configured to sense a level of residual gases inside the food compartment. The system further includes a controller, responsive to the user interface, the humidity sensor, the ozone sensor and the gas sensor. In one embodiment, the controller preserves the food stored in the food compartment as a function of the user input, the humidity level, the ozone level, the residual gas level and as a function of a type of the food stored in the food compartment.

Abstract: A system and method for air quality control system for an air-conditioning device. The air quality control system includes a housing having an inlet end to receive a source airflow from the air-conditioning unit and an outlet end to provide a sanitized airflow. The system also includes a number of independently controllable air sanitizing components coupled to the housing. The system further includes a controller to adaptively control which of the air sanitizing components should operate as a function of at least an operating state of the air conditioning unit.

Abstract: An anaerobic digester for use in wastewater treatment systems having a fixed cover including a central tower for controlling gas and foam. A constant operating level is maintained in the digester by utilization of an overflow weir located in the tower. The fixed cover having an under flat surface that is in direct contact with contents of the digester. The tower has a number of spray nozzles that operably direct movement of foam toward discharge locations.

Abstract: A universal mount for acoustically coupling a musical instrument tuner to an instrument has a link connected to the tuner at one end, the link adapted and arranged to be repositionable, and a clamp connected to the other end of the link for acoustically attaching the tuner and link to the musical instrument.

Abstract: A monitoring system that permits an operator to observe on a visual display operating data for a plurality of dispensing devices. These data displays are visual representations based on signals received from a monitor control. The operator is able to arrange and group the displays of a plurality of dispensing devices as required. In one embodiment, the visual representations include graphical representations of a characteristic of the dispensed fluid on a time line, such as a pressure reading for example. Such graphical representations may include alarm limits or bands. Each visual representation may include fault indications that are time and date stamped. The visual representations may also be color coded to indicate normal and fault conditions. All of this monitoring may conveniently be performed at a location that is remote from the dispensing devices. The collected information may be logged for later analysis such as exporting the data to another program such as a spreadsheet database.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sheets, statements, and/or inserts prior to mailing are provided. One sheet processing system includes a receiver adapted to receive first and second sheets to be processed. The first sheet originates from a stack of first sheets or a continuous form sheet, and the second sheet originates from a stack of second sheets or a continuous form sheet. The system includes a first read head adapted to read a first identifier from the first sheet, and a second read head adapted to read a second identifier from the second sheet. A circuit coupled to the first and second read heads is adapted to compare the first and second identifiers to determine whether a match exists. In this manner, the sheet processing system is able to confirm that the first and second sheets are both intended to be sent to the same customer.

Abstract: In a method for optimizing performance in a memory system, a data structure configured to provide at least one free block of memory is received in the memory system. At least one bucket of memory is released in a swap device of the memory system corresponding to at least one free block of memory provided by the data structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel fused ring heterocycle kinase modulators and methods of using the novel fused ring heterocycle kinase modulators to treat diseases mediated by kinase activity.

Abstract: A no flow fluxing underfill having a hardener component comprising a phenolic component and an anhydride component in a molar ratio of phenolic component to anhydride component of between about 0.1:1 and about 2:1; or between about 0.8:1 and about 1.2:1. An underfill preparation method involving blending an epoxy component and a phenolic component, heating the blend, and cooling the blend, prior to incorporation of an anhydride component.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel pyrrolo-pyridine kinase modulators and methods of using the novel pyrrolo-pyridine kinase modulators to treat diseases mediated by kinase activity.

Abstract: A tachometer system is provided for a motor vehicle having an engine selected from a plurality of engines having unique maximum rated engine RPMs. The system has an RPM data signal and scale correction data. A microcontroller receives the RPM data signal and said scale correction data and generates a scaled tachometer signal therefrom in accordance with a computer program stored in a memory. A gauge drive circuit receives the scaled tachometer signal from the microcontroller. A tachometer gauge has a pointer driven by the gauge driver circuit. The computer program calculates the scaled tachometer signal according to a first scaling constant while the RPM data signal represents less than a predetermined RPM, and calculates the scaled tachometer signal according to a second scaling constant while the RPM data signal represents greater than the predetermined RPM. The second scaling constant is selected from a set of predetermined scaling constants according to the scale correction data.

Abstract: A tachometer system is provided for a motor vehicle having an engine selected from a plurality of engines having unique maximum rated engine RPMs. The system has an RPM data signal and scale correction data. A microcontroller receives the RPM data signal and said scale correction data and generates a scaled tachometer signal therefrom in accordance with a computer program stored in a memory. A gauge drive circuit receives the scaled tachometer signal from the microcontroller. A tachometer gauge has a pointer driven by the gauge driver circuit. The computer program calculates the scaled tachometer signal according to a first scaling constant while the RPM data signal represents less than a predetermined RPM, and calculates the scaled tachometer signal according to a second scaling constant while the RPM data signal represents greater than the predetermined RPM. The second scaling constant is selected from a set of predetermined scaling constants according to the scale correction data.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a fluxing curative for curing an underfill that comprises an epoxy resin and for fluxing a solder during a solder assembly of an electronic component to an electronic device substrate and a method for producing the fluxing curative. Specifically, the fluxing curative comprises a salt that is a reaction product of an imidazole component and a carboxylic acid component having at least 10 carbon atoms per molecule. Additionally, the invention is directed to an underfill solution comprising the fluxing curative and a method of attaching an integrated circuit device using the underfill solution.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for designing educational assessments. In one embodiment, a method for guiding a user in the design of an assessment includes receiving, from the user, one or more goals relating to the assessment and translating those goals into a task specification for an assessment task in accordance with one or more user-defined variables.

Abstract: A method and system providing dynamic allocation of memory through hardware is disclosed. An embodiment provides for a multi-processor system providing for a secure partitioned memory. The system comprises a processor(s), a hardware implemented memory router coupled to the processor(s), and memory coupled to the memory router. The memory router stores memory partition information, which describes the memory allocated to the processor(s). Furthermore, the memory router maps a memory access request from a processor to an address in the memory.

Abstract: An impact wrench is disclosed. The wrench has a handle and a housing pivotally secured to one end of the handle. A socket drive cooperates with the housing and the socket drive receives a socket for engagement with a fastener. A follower is associated with the housing and holds the socket drive in either a first or a second position allowing the wrench to rotate the fastener in either direction and the socket drive being biased to maintain the follower in one of its positions. The socket drive has first and second camming surfaces and when the housing is struck by an impact implement, the following moves relative to one of the surfaces and the socket drive is caused to rotate relative to the housing.

Abstract: An electronic measuring system is described. It comprises a switch having a plurality of selectable inputs, the switch being controlled by a controller to select which of the plurality of inputs is fed to an output of the switch. The measuring system optionally includes a verification means to verify operation of the system. The verification means typically forms one or more inputs to the switch. In certain embodiments, the verification means comprises one or more fixed resistors. The output of the system is typically monitored when the or each resistor forms a part thereof. The output of the system is typically compared against previous outputs to determine if there is any change in the output. Any change in the output can be indicative of errors or other problems in the system.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the use of compounds as depicted by structure I, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of metabolic diseases and diseases modulated by MCD inhibition. The compounds disclosed in this invention are useful for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of diseases involving in malonyl-CoA regulated glucose/fatty acid metabolism pathway. In particular, these compounds and pharmaceutical composition containing the same are indicated in the prophylaxis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the use of compounds as depicted by structure I, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of metabolic diseases and diseases modulated by MCD inhibition. The compounds disclosed in this invention are useful for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of diseases involving in malonyl-CoA regulated glucose/fatty acid metabolism pathway. In particular, these compounds and pharmaceutical composition containing the same are indicated in the prophylaxis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the use of compounds as depicted by structure I, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of metabolic diseases and diseases modulated by MCD inhibition. The compounds disclosed in this invention are useful for the prophylaxis, management and treatment of diseases involving in malonyl-CoA regulated glucose/fatty acid metabolism pathway. In particular, these compounds and pharmaceutical composition containing the same are indicated in the prophylaxis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and obesity.