Abstract: A system and method of creating affinity groups of portable communication device users, and distributing targeted content to said users is disclosed. The user affinity groups may be formed by comparing user profiles with each other or with a predefined affinity group profile definition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing substituted pyrazolyl chlorides by chlorinating aldehydes of the formula (II) under free-radical conditions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing and inspecting pellet-shaped articles, comprises structure for of the step of conveying the plurality of pellet-shaped articles along a transport path. Each of the pellet-shaped articles includes a first side and a second side. The conveyer has a plurality of article receiving recesses (125) configured to convey the pellet-shaped articles such that either the first side or the second side of the pellet-shaped articles is randomly exposed in the recesses. A first process (laser etching, printing and/or drilling) is performed only on the pellet-shaped articles having the first side exposed. The pellet-shaped articles are manipulated such that the exposed side of all of the pellet-shaped articles is reversed. A second process is performed only on the pellet-shaped articles with the second side exposed.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of the compounds of the formula (I), or salts thereof, wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or difluoromethanesulfonyl, characterized in that compounds of the formula (II), or salts thereof, wherein R has the same definition as aforementioned, and n represents 0 or 1, are reacted in the presence of hydrogen peroxide and acetic acid.

Abstract: A prosthetic device and prosthetic assembly operative to evacuate an interior of a prosthetic socket, and control systems for use therewith. The prosthetic device and prosthetic assembly employ evacuation devices for evacuating the socket. The evacuation devices preferably include at least an electrically powered vacuum pump and a power source, and are adapted for mounting to a universal adapter that is installed to the distal end of a prosthetic socket. Associated control systems may be of various design and may employ wired or wireless communication. When wireless communication is employed, a hand held controller may be used to remotely control operation of the evacuation device.

Abstract: A process for preparing compounds of the formula (IX) by a) reaction of haloalkyl(thio)acetic acids of the formula (II) with formamides of the formula (III) to give vinimidinium salts of the formula (I), b) reaction of vinimidinium salts of the formula (I) with hydrazines of the formula (V) to give pyrazoles of the formula (IV) c) base-catalyzed reaction of compounds of the formula (VI) with pyrazoles of the formula (IV) to give compounds of the formula (VII) and d) base-catalyzed reaction of compounds of the formula (VII) with compounds of the formula (VIII), in which R1 to R5 are various radicals such as alkyl, X are substituted aromatic radicals such as phenyl, and Z is CH or N.

Abstract: A cylinder block for an integral gas compressor and internal combustion engine. The cylinder block has a bank of compressor cylinders and a bank of engine cylinders, such as in a V-shaped configuration. Valve train openings are machined into the cylinder block adjacent to the engine cylinders so that engine valve train components, such as push rods, may be disposed therein. No valve train openings are machined into the cylinder block adjacent to the compressor cylinders; the block is left solid. A compressor utilizing the cylinder block is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of and system for enabling a distributed entertainment system over a computing device is described herein. When implementing a distributed entertainment system wherein the entertainment system is directly correlated to live events or televised programs, there are a number of issues that must be addressed such as differing timing and channels of television programs and separate state laws. Furthermore, there are a plethora of varying computing device models possibly requiring model-specific software. An “Activity Client” is provided to handle such concerns. Furthermore, since time is of the essence for activities based on live or televised events, it is necessary to ensure a computing device is able to receive the necessary updates for the program before the event begins. By providing only the needed components instead of entire data packages, the present invention is able to much more efficiently prepare users' computing devices in time.

Abstract: Evacuation devices for evacuating the socket of a prosthetic limb, and prosthetic limb systems employing such vacuum devices. The evacuation devices each preferably include at least an electrically powered vacuum pump and a power source. Such evacuation devices can be attached at various locations on or in a prosthetic limb. Because the electrically powered pump does not require manual manipulation to create vacuum, it is substantially easier to use than a manual pump. Due to the small size and small power source required by such an electrically powered pump, an evacuation device may be readily incorporated into a prosthesis.

Abstract: Optically active cyclic amines of the formula (I) or salts thereof in which A, R0, R are each as defined in claim 1, and R0 and A, or R and A, or R0 and R may also form rings, where R and the NH—R0 group on the two ring carbon atoms marked with an asterisk (*) in each case are arranged in cis arrangement to one another and the stereochemical configuration on these carbon atoms is different from the racemic configuration, can be prepared effectively by a process, which comprises converting an imine (a racemic imine) of the formula (II) in which A, R0 and R are each as defined in formula (I), in the presence of hydrogen or a hydrogen donor and a nonenzymatic catalyst which comprises a catalytically active optically active complex of one or more transition metals from the group of ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, iridium, osmium, platinum, iron, nickel and samarium with organic ligands, to the compound of the formula (I).

Abstract: A system and method of creating affinity groups of portable communication device users, and distributing targeted content to said users is disclosed. The user affinity groups may be formed by comparing user profiles with each other or with a predefined affinity group profile definition.

Abstract: A method of sputtering with sputtering apparatus is for depositing a layer upon a substrate. The apparatus includes a sputter target with a face exposed to the substrate and a magnetron providing a magnetic field that moves relative to the target face. The speed of movement of the field is controlled such that the uniformity of the deposition on the substrate is enhanced. A particular method includes monitoring uniformity verses speed, selecting the speed that gives the preferred uniformity and controlling the field to the selected speed. The selected speed may vary over the life of the target, with increased speeds becoming desirable as the target thins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation process for the compound (I) or a salt thereof where Q, X*, Y, Z, R, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in claim 1, which comprises a) monoesterifying a compound (II) where Hal=a halogen atom, giving (III), b) either b1) ammonolysing and phosgenating this compound to give (V) or b2) converting this compound with cyanate into (V) and c) converting the resulting compound (V) with the aminoheterocycle H2N-Het (Het=heterocycle as in (I)) into the compound (I) or a salt thereof. Some compounds (II) and some intermediates (VIII), stabilized with N-heteroaromatic compounds, of the compounds (V) are novel. The compounds (II) can be obtained from the corresponding sulfobenzoic acids by reaction with acid halides of sulfur or phosphorus in nonpolar organic solvents.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and a method for forming a protective layer around computer memory that allows access to specified external locations and applications only. A routine seeking access to the computer memory must be cleared for access by at least two different permission checking algorithms that work in conjunction to a database to determine whether access should be allowed. The invention protects the hard drive from unauthorized reading and writing by verifying permission definitions from a hard drive database and monitors startup files for changes from previous versions to prevent unauthorized control of the computer recourses at the outset of its operation upon power up. Additionally, the present invention will protect from unauthorized TCP/IP connections by verifying permissions from a TCP/IP permissions database.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I): Which comprises reaction of a compound of formula (II) with a compound of the formula (III) in the presence of a chlorinating agent, followed by reaction of the resultant compound of the formula (IV) with a compound of formula (V) in the presence of a base: wherein the various symbols are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: A photocatalytically-assisted self-cleaning (“PASC”) coating on a substrate enables the substrate to shed dirt simply by rinsing with water. A method of making a PASC coating includes depositing by chemical vapor deposition an alkali metal diffusion barrier layer on a substrate; sputtering an ultraviolet radiation activated layer on the alkali metal diffusion barrier layer at a temperature of 100° C. or less; and, without heating above 100° C., exposing the ultraviolet radiation activated layer to ultraviolet radiation to form the self-cleaning substrate. The sputter deposition of the ultraviolet radiation activated layer on the chemical vapor deposited alkali metal diffusion barrier layer allows the ultraviolet radiation activated layer to be activated upon exposure to UV radiation without first having been heated during and/or after deposition.

Abstract: A photocatalytically-assisted self-cleaning (“PASC”) coating on a substrate enables the substrate to shed dirt simply by rinsing with water. A method of making a PASC coating includes depositing by chemical vapor deposition an alkali metal diffusion barrier layer on a substrate; sputtering an ultraviolet radiation activated layer on the alkali metal diffusion barrier layer at a temperature of 100° C. or less; and, without heating above 100° C., exposing the ultraviolet radiation activated layer to ultraviolet radiation to form the self-cleaning substrate. The sputter deposition of the ultraviolet radiation activated layer on the chemical vapor deposited alkali metal diffusion barrier layer allows the ultraviolet radiation activated layer to be activated upon exposure to UV radiation without first having been heated during and/or after deposition.

Abstract: A system and method of creating affinity groups of portable communication device users, and distributing targeted content to said users is disclosed. The user affinity groups may be formed by comparing user profiles with each other or with a predefined affinity group profile definition.

Abstract: An object sensing system is capable of masking certain detected objects such that the system does not provide an alarm. Initially, a projected path of the vehicle is determined by using a current steering angle of the vehicle. Next, a desired warning distance is determined based upon the current steering angle. Then, a current distance to a sensed object, as derived from an object sensor, is determined. Finally, an alarm is provided only if the sensed object is within the desired warning distance.