Abstract: A method for padding, filtering, denoising, image enhancing and increased time-frequency acquisition is described for digitized data of a data set is described where unknown data is estimated using real data by adding unknown data points in a manner that the padding routine can estimate the interior data set including known and unknown data to a given accuracy on the known data points. The method also provides filtering using non-interpolating, well-tempered distributed approximating functional (NIDAF)-low-band-pass filters. The method also provides for symmetric and/or anti-symmetric extension of the data set so that the data set may be better refined and can be filtered by Fourier and other type of low frequency or harmonic filters.

Abstract: Disclosed is an implantable microspectrometer for the reagentless optical detection of an analyte in a sample fluid. The microspectrometer comprises an optical sampling cell having a cell housing defining a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port, the fluid inlet port configured to receive an optical sampling fluid from a test subject; an electromagnetic radiation source in communication with a first portion of the optical sampling cell housing and configured to irradiate at least a portion of the optical sampling fluid with electromagnetic radiation; and an electromagnetic radiation detector in communication with a second portion of the optical sampling cell housing and configured to detect electromagnetic radiation emanating from the optical sampling cell. In use, the implantable microspectrometer can optically detect at least one parameter of an analyte contained within the optical sampling fluid in the absence of an added reagent.

Abstract: A method for generating a net analyte signal calibration model for use in detecting and/or quantifying the amount of an analyte in a test subject. The net analyte signal can be generated by providing a set of in vivo infrared spectra for a test subject during a period in which an analyte concentration is essentially constant; calculating an optimal subspace of spectra that at least substantially describes all non-analyte dependent spectral variance in the in vivo spectra; providing a pure component infrared spectrum for the analyte; and calculating a net analyte signal spectrum from a data set comprising the optimal subspace spectra and the pure analyte spectrum. The net analyte signal calibration model can be used, for example, in measuring the concentration of analyte in a test subject, and/or for evaluating the analytical significance of an in vivo multivariate calibration model.

Abstract: A system and method for adding reconfigurable computational instructions to a reduced instruction set computer. A computer program contains instruction extensions not native to the instruction set of the processor core and is loaded into an instruction memory accessible by the processor core of the computer. The computer program is then detected for containing the instruction extension. The programmable logic device is then configured to execute the instruction extension. The programmable logic device then executes the instruction extension for use by the processor core in processing the computer program.

Abstract: A unitary foam packing element including a planar piece of foam which is precut with a plurality of score lines. The score lines define a first planar portion and a second planar portion, and enable the first planar portion to be folded over onto the second planar portion to thereby form a flat cavity between the first planar portion and the second planar portion. The score lines further define an end panel adjacent the second planar portion, which is adapted to be folded along a respective one of the score lines so as to form a first end wall of the flat cavity, and an intermediate portion between the first planar portion and the second planar portion, which is adapted to form a second end wall of the flat cavity that is opposite the first end wall.

Abstract: A fishing apparatus having particular utility in wade fishing includes a buoyant, board-like support member, a fish container secured to the support member for holding fish caught by the user, and a first bait container also secured to the support member for storing bait such as live bait. Other features of the fishing apparatus include a second bait container for storing bait such as fishing lures and tubular containers for supporting fishing rods and a landing net.

Abstract: A method for padding, filtering, denoising, image enhancing and increased time-frequency acquisition is described for digitized data of a data set is described where unknown data is estimated using real data by adding unknown data points in a manner that the padding routine can estimate the interior data set including known and unknown data to a given accuracy on the known data points. The method also provides filtering using non-interpolating, well-tempered distributed approximating functional (NIDAF)-low-band-pass filters. The method also provides for symmetric and/or anti-symmetric extension of the data set so that the data set may be better refined and can be filtered by Fourier and other type of low frequency or harmonic filters.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing food and grease in a wastewater stream from a food service facility. Vacuum is supplied to a suction hose, which is used to remove food and grease from plates and utensils prior to these being introduced into the water flow. The food and grease is collected in a waste container for separate disposal. The suction hose may be fitted with a scrubber head for breaking up and removing the materials. The vacuum may be supplied by an air pressure operated vacuum transducer, or by an exhaust blower. The invention thus solves the problem of high BOD, FOG and TSS levels in wastewater streams from food service facilities, which generate excessive loads on both on-site septic systems and municipal waste water treatment plants.

Abstract: A backhoe loader is provided with a reversible operator's seat having a first working position facing the loader and a second working position facing the backhoe. A first hydraulic pump directs pressurized hydraulic fluid through a first supply line to loader control valves, stabilizer control valves and backhoe control valves that are mounted in series. A second hydraulic pumps directs pressurized hydraulic fluid through a second supply line to the first supply line upstream from the loader control valves. The second supply line is provided with a two-position solenoid valve. In its first position, the valve directs pressurized hydraulic fluid from the second hydraulic pump to sump. In its second position, the valve directs pressurized hydraulic fluid from the second hydraulic pump to the first supply line. The solenoid of the two-position solenoid valve is in electrical communication with a seat switch signaling the working position of the operator's seat.

Abstract: A timing device for locking a fly wheel of an engine in place for timing purposes comprising a bushing with a threaded portion at one end that engages a threaded aperture in the bell housing of a diesel engine. A timing or locking pin is disposed within the bushing and is movable longitudinally therein. A washer is disposed between the locking pin and the bushing. A spring is attached at either end to the washer. The spring may be used to bias the locking pin into engagement with a detent in the flywheel. Removal of the spring from the locking pin allows the pin to be removed from the detent in the flywheel.

Abstract: Non-invasive measurements of physiological chemicals such as glucose in a test subject are made using infrared radiation and a signal processing system. The level of a selected physiological chemical in the test subject is determined in a non-invasive and quantitative manner by a method comprising the steps of: (a) irradiating a portion of the test subject with near infrared radiation; (b) collecting data concerning the irradiated light on the test subject; (c) digitally filtering the collected data to isolate a portion of the data indicative of the physiological chemical; and (d) determining the amount of physiolgocial chemical in the test subject by applying a defined mathematical model to the digitally filtered data. The collected data is in the form of either an absorbance spectrum or an interferogram.

Abstract: Provided are a method and system for replacing terminals, linked in a client server relationship with a central server, interacting with hardware specific programs within the central server, and wherein each terminal is identified by hardware specific programs within said central server via specific hardware attributes, and where the specific hardware attributes include at least a port identification and an I/O processor identification associated with the port identification. The method and system achieve the foregoing via the following. A processor is substituted for a selected terminal. Particular hardware attributes of the selected terminal are identified. The identified particular hardware attributes of the selected terminal are emulated using communications software.

Abstract: A method for enhancing sidewall polymer removal. In one embodiment of the present invention, O.sub.2 is introduced into an ashing environment at a flow rate of approximately 800 standard cubic centimeters per minute (SCCM). In the present embodiment, CF.sub.4 is also introduced into the ashing environment. The CF.sub.4 is introduced at a flow rate of approximately 80 SCCM. The ashing environment also has H.sub.2 O vapor introduced therein. In the present embodiment, the H.sub.2 O vapor is introduced into the ashing environment at a flow rate of approximately 80 SCCM. The ashing environment is used to selectively etch sidewall polymer material, thereby providing a method for removing sidewall polymer material without detrimentally etching other materials.

Abstract: An optical sensor is disclosed which uses a radioluminescent light source to supply the incident radiation for detecting a selected substance in a test medium. The radioluminescent source includes a beta emitting radio isotope which energizes a co-immobilized luminophore to release light in a given wavelength for a chemical sensor operation. The radioluminescent source is coupled with a sensing matrix for detecting and quantifying the analyte of interest. The sensing matrix produces a characteristic signal based on either absorbance or fluorescence which varies according to the concentration of the selected analyte in the sample. A photodetector measures the resulting optical signal from which the analyte concentration is determined.

Abstract: Non-invasive measurements of physiological chemicals such as glucose are made using infrared radiation and a signal processing system that permits the construction of a device suited for home use. The level of a selected physiological chemical in a test subject is determined in a non-invasive and quantitative manner by a method comprising the steps of: (a) irradiating a portion of the test subject with near-infrared radiation such that the radiation is transmitted through or reflected from the test subject; (b) collecting data concerning the transmitted or reflected infrared radiation using a detector; (c) digitally filtering the collected data to isolate a portion of the data indicative of the physiological chemical; and (d) determining the amount of physiological chemical in the test subject by applying a defined mathematical model to the digitally filtered data. The data collected may be in the form of an absorbance spectrum, i.e.

Abstract: An improved phosphate selective membrane electrode using bis(p-chlorobenzyl)tin dichloride as the membrane active component. In addition to this tin compound, the membrane contains N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), a strong complexing agent for tin compounds.

Abstract: A novel ion-selective membrane electrode for the determination of phosphate anions. This device possesses an excellent selectivity for phosphate over many common anions such as sulfate, chloride, bromide, iodide, nitrate, and acetate. The unique feature of this electrode is the use of a di-substituted aryl tin compound as the membrane active material. The incorporation of either dibenzyltin dichloride or bis-p-methylbenzyltin dichloride in a plasticized poly(vinyl) chloride membrane results in a selective membrane electrode for phosphate.

Abstract: A bio-selective potentiometric electrode probe for the determination of amino acid concentrations in aqueous liquids comprising an ammonia gas analytical electrode provided at its tip with a closely adjacent thin layer of a fresh animal tissue containing, as a natural constituent thereof, an enzyme effective to catalyze degradation of the specific amino acid in analysis to either ammonia or to an intermediate compound subject to further degradation to ammonia by an additional enzyme, which ammonia is a function of the amino acid concentration in the liquid.