Abstract: Polyester yarns whose polyester fibers are of simple oval peripheral cross-section of aspect ratio at least about 1.85:1 have shown better dye yield in fabrics than polyester staple fibers having lower aspect ratios. Such superior cross-sections for polyester staple fibers have also provided advantages in open-end spinning in providing yarns with fewer spinning failures than fibers of conventional round cross-section.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooling device primarily for cooling integrated circuits or other electronic devices during operation. The cooling device may include a heat sink portion and a fan, or other air movement device. The outer periphery of the heat sink portion may be formed with outwardly extending lobes, leaving recessed areas between the lobes. The lobes may be sized and located so as to correspond to heat concentration areas on an electronic device package. In this manner, heat sink material may be concentrated adjacent heat concentration areas where more heat removal is required. The overall mass and size of the heat sink portion may, thus, be reduced without significantly impairing the ability of the cooling device to remove heat from an electronic device.

Abstract: A system and method for a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device supporting both PSTN and DECT external interfaces. A USB device has distinct and dedicated external interfaces for providing multi-functionality capabilities. The host PC coordinates device interfacing through separate interface drivers associated with the USB device external interfaces. Future replacement of either external interface functionality is allowed without effecting the host PC driver or firmware architecture.

Abstract: A collecting bag comprising a bag member formed by two film blanks with joined edges, an inlet opening being provided in one of the film blanks surrounded by connecting elements for connection of the bag to a body orifice. The bag is emptied through a narrowed, elongated discharge portion ending in a discharge opening. A closure device provided at the discharge portion for bringing the bag from an open to a closed position of use includes a first closure means at the proximal or distal end of the discharge portion and a second closure means. The closure device is arranged for opening and closing of the bag in two distinct stages by successive operation of the first and second closure means.

Abstract: An in-mold decorating and laser etching method prints a plurality of layers on a flat thin sheet plastic substrate, including combinations of opaque and colored, including translucent and smoked, forms the substrate into a contoured three dimensional workpiece, injection molds the workpiece to an injection molded part, and laser etches a designated graphic in the opaque layer on the part.

Abstract: Improved methods and arrangements are provided for supporting multiple simultaneous isochronous data transfers in a stream pipe of a Universal Serial Bus (USB). The stream pipe is subdivided into a plurality of channels. Devices requiring isochronous data transfers over the USB are dynamically assigned to use a particular channel as defined and mapped using a channel assignment message. In this manner, a plurality isochronous data transfers can be accomplished simultaneously within a single stream pipe. The improved methods and arrangements can be advantageously applied to computer telephony systems that need to support a plurality of user access devices and/or connect to multiple external telephone lines.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooling device primarily for cooling integrated circuits or other electronic devices during operation. The cooling device may include a heat sink portion and a fan, or other air movement device. The outer periphery of the heat sink portion may be formed with outwardly extending lobes, leaving recessed areas between the lobes. The lobes may be sized and located so as to correspond to heat concentration areas on an electronic device package. In this manner, heat sink material may be concentrated adjacent heat concentration areas where more heat removal is required. The overall mass and size of the heat sink portion may, thus, be reduced without significantly impairing the ability of the cooling device to remove heat from an electronic device.

Abstract: A ventilation system connected to a source of power for sensing a condition of air in an area monitored by said system and exchanging the air with fresh air upon sensing said condition. The ventilation system includes at least one strategically positioned sensor for sensing a characteristic in the air in the monitored area and comparing the characteristic to predetermined limit values and a fan for ventilating the monitored area. The fan is connected to the source of voltage by a connecting device upon a determination by the sensor that the characteristic of the sensed air exceeds the predetermined limit thereby causing the fan to remove the air within the monitored area and replace it with fresh air. The sensor senses any one of heat, smoke, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen cyanide, any detectable gas, any emergency condition and any combination thereof. The fan is positioned within an air duct in the monitored area which leads to a position outside the monitored area.

Abstract: Polyester staple fibers of simple oval peripheral cross-section of aspect ratio at least about 1.85:1 provide advantages both in open-end spinning (to provide yarns with fewer spinning failures than such fibers of conventional round cross-section) and better dye yield in fabrics than polyester staple fibers having other oval cross-sections, especially those having lower aspect ratios.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of hymenoptera venom or proteinaceous or polypeptide components contained therein in the manufacture of a medicament for treating DNA virus infections, and to a method for treatment of mammalian DNA virus infections which uses hymenoptera venom or proteinaceous or polypeptide components contained therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of hymenoptera venom or proteinaceous or polypeptide components contained therein in the manufacture of a medicament for treating DNA virus infections, and to a method for the treatment of mammalian DNA virus infections which uses hymenoptera venom or proteinaceous or polypeptide components contained therein.

Abstract: A rearview mirror system for a vehicle having an electrochromic reflective element and heating means for uniformly heating substantially the entire reflectance surface in order to promote uniform coloration of the reflectance surface to a desired reflectance level. The reflective element is illustrated as an all solid-state electrochromic element having a large area reflectance surface for use as the exterior mirrors of a truck or other large vehicle. The application of energy to the heater can be controlled on the basis of a low ambient light condition and an ambient temperature that is low but not necessarily freezing, such as between 5.degree. C. and 20.degree. C. The heater can be resistance film that is evenly covering a surface of the reflective element and divided into first and second regions by an insulating break in the resistance film. Energy may be applied to one region in order to heat the reflectance element at a high rate to remove frost and dew.

Abstract: A rearview mirror system for a vehicle having an electrochromic reflective element and heating means for uniformly heating substantially the entire reflectance surface in order to promote uniform coloration of the reflectance surface to a desired reflectance level. The reflective element is illustrated as an all solid-state electrochromic element having a large area reflectance surface for use as the exterior mirrors of a truck or other large vehicle. The application of energy to the heater can be controlled on the basis of a low ambient light condition and an ambient temperature that is low but not necessarily freezing, such as between 5.degree. C. and 20.degree. C. The heater can be resistance film that is evenly covering a surface of the reflective element and divided into first and second regions by an insulating break in the resistance film. Energy may be applied to one region in order to heat the reflectance element at a high rate to remove frost and dew.

Abstract: A rearview mirror system for a vehicle having an electrochromic reflective element and heating means for uniformly heating substantially the entire reflectance surface in order to promote uniform coloration of the reflectance surface to a desired reflectance level. The reflective element is illustrated as an all solid-state electrochromic element having a large area reflectance surface for use as the exterior mirrors of a truck or other large vehicle. The application of energy to the heater can be controlled on the basis of a low ambient light condition and an ambient temperature that is low but not necessarily freezing, such as between 5.degree. C. and 20.degree. C. The heater can be resistance film that is evenly covering a surface of the reflective element and divided into first and second regions by an insulating break in the resistance film. Energy may be applied to one region in order to heat the reflectance element at a high rate to remove frost and dew.