Abstract: An oilless high pressure pump suitable for use in devices such as pressure washers and the like is described. The pump includes an eccentric assembly suitable for converting rotary motion of a rotating shaft to rectilinear motion. One or more straps couple the eccentric assembly to a piston assembly. The straps communicate the rectilinear motion of the eccentric assembly to the piston assembly, reciprocating the piston assembly to pump the liquid.

Abstract: A compressor assembly includes a compressor coupled to a motor via a belt drive. The belt drive provides a speed reduction between the motor and compressor and causes the compressor shaft to rotate in the direction opposite that of the motor shaft. The relative values of the mass moments of inertia about the axes of rotation of the rotating motor and compressor shafts are engineered to be inversely proportional to the relative shaft speeds, allowing the mass moments of inertia to be balanced to at least substantially eliminate torsional vibration.

Abstract: An air compressor assembly includes an air compressor mounted to a compressed air storage tank via a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly allows removal of the air compressor from the compressed air storage tank so that the air compressor and the compressed air storage tank may be utilized independently of the other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed, in general, to a contrast agent comprising a tetraazacyclododecane ligand and comprising a macrocyclic ring and a paramagnetic metal ion coordinated to the tetraazacyclododecane ligand. Pendent arms R, R?, R? and R?? attached to a ring nitrogen. The pendent arms have the general formula: ?C?HR1R2 and for three or more of the pendant arms a chirality of the carbon atoms C? are identical for each of three or more of the pendant arms. The R1 group is larger than hydrogen and R2 is selected from the group consisting of: an alcohol, amides, a carboxylate, phosphinates and a phosphonate. One or more substituents R6 is a group larger than a methyl group and is located on one or more ring carbons.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a special golf ball, configured with a human eye and preferably with the color and shape of the golfer's mother. By placing a human eye, similar to that of a relative on the golf ball, the golfer utilizes his or her instinctive human behavior on making eye contact, thus maintaining eye contact with the ball during swinging, the most fundamental aspect of a proper golf swing. By keeping an eye on the ball, the golfer's head stays down and performance dramatically improves.

Abstract: A motor mounting and a motor configured for simplified assembly. The motor mounting is configured for including a bearing, the bearing for receiving a rotor shaft therein. The motor mounting is configured to accept a brush assembly received from an exterior surface. The brush assembly and motor mounting may be constructed to permit coupling in a tool-less manner. The brush assembly and mounting may be secured by a friction fit engagement.

Abstract: A portable receiver device that comprises of a receiver component for receiving audio and video signals from a remote source and a viewing component for viewing local content and a display for displaying at least one of (i) video content defined by the video signals and (ii) local content from the viewing component, and wherein at least one of the received video signals and local content are encrypted.

Abstract: A mechanical device including a crankcase and reservoir plug suitable for detecting the quantity of lubricant is disclose. In an aspect, the reservoir plug is configured to permit observation of the interior of the plug/crankcase in order to observe the level of contained lubricant. The drain hole for receiving the plug is disposed to encompass the range between the maximum acceptable lubricant level and the minimum acceptable lubricant level. The plug may include a main body portion and transparent portion for permitting observation of fluid, disposed on a second side, from a first side of a sealing interface.

Abstract: A method is provided for acquiring rights to content for transmission at an event. The method comprises identifying at least one of sources, carriers and owners of content for transmission at an event. The sources, carriers and owners include at least one of event content sources, event content carriers, event content owners, non-event content sources, non-event content carriers, non-event content owners, venue owners, event organizers and event participants. The method includes determining access rights to be acquired to transmit the content at the events, and establishing at least one agreement with at least one of the sources, carriers and owners to acquire the access rights to transmit the content at the event. The method may include establishing separate agreements with the sources of the content, the carriers of the content and the owners of the content.

Abstract: A system and method for providing content for access by a portable device at an event are provided. The system includes an interface to receive signals from a plurality of sources. The plurality of sources are located at an event and remote from the event. The signals define event content and non-event content. The system further includes a processor for processing the received signals to generate combined signals based upon the received signals from the plurality of sources. The system also includes a transmitter for transmitting to a plurality of portable devices at the event the combined signals. The combined signals are configured to allow a user to select content using the portable device receiving the combined signals.

Abstract: A conveyor mechanism feeds stock material into a material working station. The conveyor mechanism includes a frame, a feed roll, a pinch roll, a pinch roll lift mechanism, and a height monitoring device. The feed roll has a feed roll axis, the feed roll axis being rotatably fixed relative to the frame. The pinch roll opposes the feed roll and is selectively moveable relative thereto. The pinch roll has a roll lift position relative to the feed roll. The pinch roll lift mechanism is configured for selectively controlling the roll lift position of the pinch roll. The height monitoring device is configured for monitoring the roll lift position and measuring an actual roll lift height of the pinch roll. The height monitoring device is operatively coupled with the pinch roll lift mechanism in order to permit the actual roll lift height to be used by the pinch roll lift mechanism in selectively controlling the roll lift position.

Abstract: Methods and systems for fastening components, including composite aircraft components, are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment includes inserting an elongated member through at least one component (e.g., a first hole in a first component and a second hole in a second component). A collar is then swaged onto a helical groove of the elongated member, with the first and second components positioned between the collar and a head of the elongated member, and with the collar positioned between the second component and a removable portion of the elongated member. The removable portion is removed, for example, as an axial tensile force is applied to the elongated member during the swaging process.

Abstract: Novel quinone and catechol compositions, compositions containing prodrugs of quinone and catechol compositions, and methods of use for the treatment of solid tumor cancers and other vascular proliferative disorders. The disclosure particularly relates to the discovery of dual activity agents capable of generating both a vascular targeting effect and direct tumor cell cytotoxicity in order to achieve an enhanced anti-tumor response in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the administration of vascular targeting agents, particularly a tubulin binding agent, for the treatment of ocular neovascularization, ocular tumors, and conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, retinoblastoma and macular degeneration.

Abstract: A shelter is disclosed for an animal, the shelter consisting of a demountable first frame adapted to be releasably connectable to a first flexible cover, the first cover and the first frame being further adapted to support the animal when the shelter is in use; a demountable second frame releasably connectable to the first frame; a flexible second cover releasably connectable to and supported by the second frame, the second cover in combination with the first cover providing a substantially enclosed space for receiving the animal when the shelter is in use; wherein each of the first frame, the second frame, the first cover and the second cover are manufactured from a lightweight material and are adapted such that, when the shelter components are disassembled, they can be flat-packed.

Abstract: A passive-adaptive indentor is provided for cold working a material that includes a material surface and a depth extending in a direction that is perpendicular to a direction of the material surface. The passive-adaptive indentor has a first member that includes a first working end that is configured to create a first residual stress field that extends to a predetermined depth in the material. The passive-adaptive indentor also has a second member that includes a second working end that is configured to create a second residual stress field that extends to a generally fixed second depth of the material regardless of the depth to which the first residual stress field extends. A method of using a passive-adaptive indentor for cold working a material is also presented.

Abstract: A passive-adaptive indentor is provided for cold working a material that includes a material surface and a depth extending in a direction that is perpendicular to a direction of the material surface. The passive-adaptive indentor has a first member that includes a first working end that is configured to create a first residual stress field that extends to a predetermined depth in the material. The passive-adaptive indentor also has a second member that includes a second working end that is configured to create a second residual stress field that extends to a generally fixed second depth of the material regardless of the depth to which the first residual stress field extends. A method of using a passive-adaptive indentor for cold working a material is also presented.

Abstract: A video/audio system includes an interface device that receives a plurality of audio and video signals from a plurality of sources. The interface device combines these signals into various combinations and transmits the combinations to a receiver. The receiver is configured to interface one of the combinations of signals with a user. In this regard, the receiver allows the user to select one of the combinations, and in response, the receiver separates the video signal(s) of the selected combination from the audio signal(s) of the selected combination. Then, the receiver renders the video signal(s) via a display device and produces a sound defined by the audio signal(s) via a speaker. Accordingly, the user is able to control which set of audio and video signals are interfaced with the user.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the administration of vascular targeting agents, particularly a tubulin binding agent, for the treatment of ocular neovascularization, ocular tumors, and conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, retinoblastoma and macular degeneration.

Abstract: A passive-adaptive indentor is provided for cold working a material that includes a material surface and a depth extending in a direction that is perpendicular to a direction of the material surface. The passive-adaptive indentor has a first member that includes a first working end that is configured to create a first residual stress field that extends to a predetermined depth in the material. The passive-adaptive indentor also has a second member that includes a second working end that is configured to create a second residual stress field that extends to a generally fixed second depth of the material regardless of the depth to which the first residual stress field extends. A method of using a passive-adaptive indentor for cold working a material is also presented.