Abstract: A training device for batters which provides a visual and sensual indication to the batter that her or she is experiencing one of several swing defects, comprising a series of flexible standards about the perimeter of a proper swing plane leading the batter to make contact with a ball at an imaginary plate.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating a dry or processed fluid pipe line susceptible to the build-up of iron sulfide deposits by complexing the iron sulfide in the pipe lines. The method of the present invention introduces the composition on a continuous or a batch basis to a gas pipe line. The composition is made of a solution of 1) water, 2) [tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium]sulfate or chloride, and 3) a soluble ammonium salt, such as ammonium chloride or the like.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a butterfly processor capable of performing convolutional decoding and LogMAP decoding in telecommunications systems. First and second add-compare-select modules are provided for receiving input path metrics. A branch metric calculator is also provided for receiving input data and extrinsic data. The branch metric calculator generates output branch metrics to each of the first and second add-compare-select modules. Each of the add-compare-select modules includes a log-sum correction means coupled to compare and select components. A controllable switch selectively couples outputs of the select components and the log-sum corrections means to enable either one of convolutional or LogMAP decoding.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method, system, and program for checking an electronic representation of a print job. Information on a set of attributes of a print job indicated in a first computer readable file is compared with a set of same attributes of the print job indicated in a second computer readable file. A determination is made as to whether the information on the same set of attributes of the print job in the first and second computer readable files are inconsistent and each inconsistency is indicated.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I

Abstract: Porous microcomposites have been prepared from perfluorinated ion-exchange polymer and metal oxides such as silica using the sol-gel process. Such microcomposites possess high surface area and exhibit extremely high catalytic activity.

Abstract: In the method of generating an interleaved address, each 2^i mod (p?1) value for i=0 to x?1 is stored. Here, p is a prime number dependent on a block size K of a data block being processed and x is greater than one. An inter-row sequence number is multiplied with a column index number to obtain a binary product. Both the inter-row sequence number and the column index number are for the block size K and the prime number p. Then, each binary component of the binary product is multiplied with a respective one of the stored 2^i mod (p?1) values to obtain a plurality of intermediate mod value. An intra-row permutation address is generated based on the plurality of intermediate mod values, and an interleaved address is generated based on the intra-row permutation address.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R1 is selected from: (a) (C1-C6)alkyl, optionally substituted by 1-3 substituents, each independently selected from: (i) CF3, OH, (C1-C6)alkyl, (C3-C6)cycloalkyl, (C1-C6)alkoxy and halo. (ii) Phenyl, optionally fused with phenyl or cyclohexyl, said phenyl or fused phenyl optionally substituted with 1-3 groups selected from (C1-C6)alkyl, (C1-C6)alkyl ester, OH and halo; and (b) (C3-C6)cycloalkyl, optionally fused with (C5-C7)cycloalkyl, said cycloalkyl or fused cycloalkyl optionally substituted by OH, (C1-C6)alkyl, (C1-C6)alkoxy and halo.

Abstract: A training device for batters which provides a visual and sensual indication to the batter that her or she is experiencing one of several swing defects, comprising a series of flexible standards about the perimeter of a proper swing plane leading the batter to make contact with a ball at an imaginary plate.

Abstract: A shopping trolley (10) has a basket (11), handle (12) and front and rear wheels (13, 14). The basket (11), tapered in plan view, has side walls (15, 16) interconnected by a front wall (17). The rear wall (19) is hingedly connected to the side walls (15, 16) and engages the rearward end of the floor (22), which is hingedly connected to the side walls (15, 16) or front wall (17). The floor (22) is downwardly inclined from the rearward end to the forward end. When the trolley (10) is nested with a similar trolley, the rear wall (19) is swung inwardly and upwardly, causing the floor (22) to be swung upwardly to be behind the front wall (17). Alternative the floor (22) may be folded e.g. in a concertina-like fashion, to be behind the front wall (17).

Abstract: A System allowing the direct purchase of streaming media content by a Consumer. This System utilizes a Streaming Media Application Feature and a Processing Application to perform the sales transaction with minimal interaction by the Consumer. The Consumer simply tunes in to a media stream (audio or video) through a media device/application, through which they have the ability to purchase the media content directly based on available options.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein A is pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of using such compounds and compositions as &agr;v&bgr;3 antagonists.

Abstract: A method and system for downloading encrypted double-byte font scripts to a print server. A communication element is interposed between a data processing system and a print server, where the print server does not support a bi-directional communication protocol utilized by the data processing system to download encrypted double-byte font scripts. The communication element supports data transmissions in both the bi-directional communication protocol and with the print server. To download a double-byte font script, the data processing system transmits a request to the print server through the communication element for an identifier from the print server. The print server transmits the identifier to the data processing system through the communication element. A decryption key for the double-byte font script is produced by the data processing system utilizing the identifier and downloaded with the encrypted double-byte font script to the print server through the communication element.

Abstract: A surgical implant comprises a core region and a porous surface region extending over at least a part of said core region. The porous surface region has a predetermined pore volume fraction.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel methods and apparatus for provision of efficient, effective, and/or flexible client-side search engines. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a client-side search engine is disclosed. The search engine includes: a delivery engine; content data accessible by the delivery engine; a data storage to store organizational data corresponding to the content data; a browser coupled to the delivery engine to communicate with the delivery engine; and a search engine coupled between the browser and the delivery engine to perform a search in accordance with one or more search terms provided by the browser.

Abstract: A railway station platform structure is constructed by: (a) constructing foundations (36) alongside the railway: (b) constructing up-standing supporting members (37) on the foundations (36); (c) mounting cross beams (38) on the supporting members (37) so that the cross beams have cantilevered extending beyond the supporting members (37) towards the railways, (d) mounting longitudinal beams (42) on the cross beams (38); and (e) mounting platform units (1) on the longitudinal beams (42) so that side edge surfaces of the units extend away from the railway and front edge surfaces of the units extend along the railway beyond the ends of the cantilevered portion of the cross beams (38).

Abstract: A prefabricated platform unit (1), for construction or refurbishment of a railway station platform, has a stepped upper surface (4) with a recessed planar forward portion (4a) on which edge copers (23) are to be mounted. Refurbishment of an exiting platform may be performed by excavating a region (22) of the platform surface to the front edge, installing a prefabricated platform unit (1) in the excavated region, and installing edge copers (23). Construction of a new platform may include the steps of constructing foundations alongside the railway, constructing upstanding supporting members on the foundations, and mounting a superstructure including the prefabricated platform units on the supporting members.

Abstract: Recombinant cells expressing a multifunctional adhesin protein derived from a naturally occurring adhesin, containing a binding domain that is capable of binding to an organic receptor and a binding domain that is capable of binding to a compound to which the naturally occurring adhesin protein substantially does not bind. The cells or modified adhesin proteins, optionally in immobilized form, are useful for separating organic and inorganic compounds including toxic or precious metals from an environment.

Abstract: Porous microcomposites have been prepared from perfluorinated ion-exchange polymer and metal oxides such as silica using the sol-gel process. Such microcomposites possess high surface area and exhibit extremely high catalytic activity.