Abstract: A control method for operating an automated manual transmission system having a fuel-controlled engine, a multiple-speed change-gear transmission and a clutch drivingly interposed between the engine and an input shaft of the transmission is provided. The control method determines a rate of throttle change of a throttle pedal. The clutch is engaged at a first clutch engagement rate based on the rate of throttle change being greater than a threshold. The clutch is engaged at a second clutch engagement rate in a blended pedal mode that is proportional to an amount of throttle percentage engagement based on the rate of throttle change being less than the threshold. The first and second clutch engagement rates are distinct.

Abstract: A method for treating a stenosis includes providing a laser ablation system including a laser catheter, the laser catheter including a distal end having a plurality of laser emitters; positioning the distal end of the laser catheter within the subject proximate the target vascular portion; delivering laser energy to the laser catheter and emitting the laser energy from the plurality of laser emitters to ablate the stenosis; withdrawing the laser catheter from the subject; providing a balloon system including a drug-coated balloon, the balloon carrying at least one therapeutic agent, the therapeutic agent being a restenosis inhibitor; positioning the balloon within the subject proximate the target vascular portion; expanding the balloon to engage the target vascular portion; delivering the therapeutic agent from the balloon to the target vascular portion; delivering the therapeutic agent from the balloon to the target vascular portion; and withdrawing the balloon from the subject.

Abstract: A control method for operating an automated manual transmission system having a fuel-controlled engine, a multiple-speed change-gear transmission and a clutch drivingly interposed between the engine and an input shaft of the transmission is provided. The control method determines a rate of throttle change of a throttle pedal. The clutch is engaged at a first clutch engagement rate based on the rate of throttle change being greater than a threshold. The clutch is engaged at a second clutch engagement rate in a blended pedal mode that is proportional to an amount of throttle percentage engagement based on the rate of throttle change being less than the threshold. The first and second clutch engagement rates are distinct.

Abstract: An airbag is provided which includes at least one fabric panel and a structural seam. The structural seam includes an adhesive but does not include stitching. Such stitching tends to weaken the fabric of airbags and causes a higher denier fabric with higher strength to be used to offset the loss in strength, but this in turn produces an airbag of greater weight due to the high denier fabric. By providing an airbag with a structural seam provided by an adhesive without stitching, an airbag may be lighter and may be inflated in less time.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 ?m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; an elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, optional low molecular weight acid, and is essentially free of organic solvents. The water-continuous emulsions of elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix that is essentially free of organic solvents comprising an elastomeric polymer and surfactant, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 ?m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.

Abstract: A computer, connected to a communications bus, includes a display that selectively displays a user interface. A plurality of diagnostic applications installed on the computer are capable of receiving data from the communications bus via the connection. Instructions executable on the computer provide a list of the diagnostic applications in the user interface, accept input indicating one of the diagnostic applications to be launched, and launch the indicated diagnostic application. In one embodiment, the communications bus is in a vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for allocating stock and cash amounts to individual trades in a netted trade. The system and method include bundling individual securities trades into a netted trade, transmitting the netted trade to a clearing house, receiving a settlement message from the clearing house, and allocating stock and cash amounts to individual trades in the netted trade in a manner consistent with the settlement message.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a system for viewing measurements remotely, including a first processor that is connected to a wireless communications device; a sensor; and at least one measurement device comprising a second processor programmed to (1) receive an input from the sensor and (2) wirelessly communicate with the first processor. The first processor is programmed to retrieve measurements from the measurement device via the wireless communications device.

Abstract: A data link tester comprises a computer capable of a connection with a communications bus in a piece of equipment having at least one component in selective contact with the bus. The computer contains instructions for (1) building a roster comprising at least one identifier of the component and (2) then performing a diagnostic step comprising at least one of (i) analyzing communications received from the communications bus to determine the condition of communications with respect to the component, (ii) determining whether a message that contains the identifier has been received from the communications bus within a specified period of time, and (iii) diagnosing at least one fault condition in CAN communications in the communications bus by performing at least one CAN message check comprising determining whether a CAN message has been received from the communications bus and then performing at least one second diagnostic step. In some embodiments, the piece of equipment is a vehicle.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of curable elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 ?m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; a curable elastomeric polymer, surfactant, internal cure additive, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular weight acid. The water-continuous emulsions of curable elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix comprising an elastomeric polymer, surfactant, and internal cure additive, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the curable elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 ?m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of silylated elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; a silylated elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular weight acid. The water-continuous emulsions of silylated elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix comprising an elastomeric polymer and surfactant, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the silylated elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; an elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, optional low molecular weight acid, and is essentially free of organic solvents. The water-continuous emulsions of elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix that is essentially free of organic solvents comprising an elastomeric polymer and surfactant, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; an elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, optional low molecular weight acid, and is essentially free of organic solvents. The water-continuous emulsions of elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix that is essentially free of organic solvents comprising an elastomeric polymer and surfactant, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of curable elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; a curable elastomeric polymer, surfactant, internal cure additive, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular weight acid. The water-continuous emulsions of curable elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix comprising an elastomeric polymer, surfactant, internal cure additive, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the curable elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of silylated elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; a silylated elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular weight acid. The water-continuous emulsions of silylated elastomeric polymers can be prepared by; (I) forming a premix comprising an elastomeric polymer and surfactant, and optionally a plasticizer and low molecular weight acid, and (II) adding water to the premix with mixing to form a water continuous emulsion of the silylated elastomeric polymer having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of silylated elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; a silylated elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular weight acid.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of curable elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; a curable elastomeric polymer, surfactant, internal cure additive, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular weight acid.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; an elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, optional low molecular weight acid, and is essentially free of organic solvents.

Abstract: Water-continuous emulsion of silylated elastomeric polymers are disclosed having a solids content of greater than 75%, an average particle size less than 5 &mgr;m, and having sufficient stability to produce a stable lower solids emulsion upon dilution with water comprising; a silylated elastomeric polymer, surfactant, water, optional plasticizer, and optional low molecular weight acid.