Abstract: A method for tufting lower loop heights than prior art machines could tuft with a hollow needle tufting machine is disclosed. Polishing and/or rounding edges of needles, which may be smaller in diameter than prior art needles were implemented with a straight edge backing bar, and dimensionally stable woven backing fabric to provide consistently lower loops than prior art efforts.

Abstract: A method of using an improved hollow needle tufting machine to make an artificial grass product includes features not present in prior art hollow needle tufting machines. Specifically, some embodiments have at least four inch long needles. Other embodiments have larger diameter feed rolls. Other embodiments have larger diameter guide tubes. Still other embodiments have a lowered backing support to provide an increased distance from the backing support to the needle bar.

Abstract: A determination is made whether a source web element is to be retargeted. In response to the determination that the source web element is to be retargeted, one or more properties or attributes of the source web element is copied to a target web element and content of the source web element is routed to be rendered to the target web element. An event of the target web element is intercepted, and the intercepted event is provided to the source web element.

Abstract: A determination is made whether a source web element is to be retargeted. In response to the determination that the source web element is to be retargeted, one or more properties or attributes of the source web element is copied to a target web element and content of the source web element is routed to be rendered to the target web element. An event of the target web element is intercepted, and the intercepted event is provided to the source web element.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a data object for storage. The method further includes generating a data object identifier for the data object. The method further includes determining a vault for storing the data object. The method further includes generating a source name for the data object based on the data object identifier and a vault identifier. The method further includes dispersed storage error encoding the data object to produce a plurality of sets of encoded data slices. The method further includes generating a plurality of sets of slice names, wherein each of the slice names of the plurality of slice names includes the source name. The method further includes sending, in accordance with the plurality of sets of slice names, the plurality of sets of encoded data slices to a set of storage units of the DSN that supports the vault for storage therein.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a data object for storage. The method further includes generating a data object identifier for the data object. The method further includes determining a vault for storing the data object. The method further includes generating a source name for the data object based on the data object identifier and a vault identifier. The method further includes dispersed storage error encoding the data object to produce a plurality of sets of encoded data slices. The method further includes generating a plurality of sets of slice names, wherein each of the slice names of the plurality of slice names includes the source name. The method further includes sending, in accordance with the plurality of sets of slice names, the plurality of sets of encoded data slices to a set of storage units of the DSN that supports the vault for storage therein.

Abstract: A user device includes a DSN interface operably coupled with a DSN memory and a DS processing module for storing and retrieving a data object from the DSN memory, wherein the data object is partitioned into a plurality of data segments and wherein each of the plurality of data segments is stored in the DSN memory as a plurality of encoded data slices that are generated based on an error encoding dispersal function. The user device also includes a command line interpreter operable to interpret a file command as a request to display the data object by an application program, determine the data object is stored in the DSN memory and request the DSN processing module to retrieve the data object from the DSN memory and provide the data object to the application program.

Abstract: A user device includes a DSN interface operably coupled with a DSN memory and a DS processing module for storing and retrieving a data object from the DSN memory, wherein the data object is partitioned into a plurality of data segments and wherein each of the plurality of data segments is stored in the DSN memory as a plurality of encoded data slices that are generated based on an error encoding dispersal function. The user device also includes a command line interpreter operable to interpret a file command as a request to display the data object by an application program, determine the data object is stored in the DSN memory and request the DSN processing module to retrieve the data object from the DSN memory and provide the data object to the application program.

Abstract: A user device includes a DSN interface operably coupled with a DSN memory and a DS processing module for storing and retrieving a data object from the DSN memory, wherein the data object is partitioned into a plurality of data segments and wherein each of the plurality of data segments is stored in the DSN memory as a plurality of encoded data slices that are generated based on an error encoding dispersal function. The user device also includes a command line interpreter operable to interpret a file command as a request to display the data object by an application program, determine the data object is stored in the DSN memory and request the DSN processing module to retrieve the data object from the DSN memory and provide the data object to the application program.

Abstract: A highly portable sand bag hopper has the shape of a cabinet with the front open. The flat, solid top of the cabinet has a loading opening for loading sand into a lower cone. A horizontal sliding door located near the lower, smaller tapered end of the cone opens and closes the lower discharge opening by pulling a spring-loaded lever arm. The upper part of the cone is loaded with sand at a predetermined level to discharge discreet amounts of sand. A seal may be located around the lower opening to sweep sand or debris from the top of the discharge door.

Abstract: A user device includes a DSN interface operably coupled with a DSN memory and a DS processing module for storing and retrieving a data object from the DSN memory, wherein the data object is partitioned into a plurality of data segments and wherein each of the plurality of data segments is stored in the DSN memory as a plurality of encoded data slices that are generated based on an error encoding dispersal function. The user device also includes a command line interpreter operable to interpret a file command as a request to display the data object by an application program, determine the data object is stored in the DSN memory and request the DSN processing module to retrieve the data object from the DSN memory and provide the data object to the application program.

Abstract: A highly portable sand bag hopper has the shape of a cabinet with the front open. The top of the cabinet has a loading opening for loading sand into a lower cone. The loading cone has a larger upper end attached to the top opening and a lower, smaller tapered end inside the cabinet. A horizontal sliding door is located near the lower, smaller tapered end of the cone and opens and closes the lower discharge opening. The sliding door is rotatably attached to a horizontal lever by a pin. The lever arm and door are normally biased closed by a spring. The upper part of the cone is loaded with sand at a predetermined level and a sand bag is attached or held under the lower discharge opening. As the lever arm is pulled towards the back of the cabinet, the lower door slides open, discharging the sand into the sand bag. The upper part of the cone may be marked to measure discreet amounts of sand to be discharged into the sand bag.

Abstract: A package for holding a plurality of jewel cases for optical discs is provided, comprising a shell member having a first compartment and a second compartment, a cover sealably attachable to the shell member, and one or more mask areas on the shell member. Each of the mask areas are sized and positioned to obscure bar code indicia on the individual jewel cases contained within the shell member. In a preferred embodiment, the package is transparent, and it may contain a CD jewel case and a DVD jewel case. A third compartment contains an informational insert with a bar code or other point-of-sale indicia so that the package can be sold as a single unit.

Abstract: A perineometer exercise probe for home or clinical use assesses the strength of pelvic floor muscles and provides audible, visual and tactile biofeedback signals as training aids during pelvic exercises. The exercise probe is selectively operable in a passive reaction mode, in which audible, visual and tactile biofeedback signals proportional to pelvic muscle contractions are generated, and in an active vibrating mode in which therapeutic vibrations are applied directly to internal pelvic musculature with or without co-generation of biofeedback signals proportional to the strength of pelvic muscle contractions; and in a combination of both modes simultaneously. The probe reacts the pelvic contraction forces and thus provides passive tactile feedback signals that are experienced simultaneously with audible, visual and vibration-induced tactile biofeedback signals for improving the endurance and strength of pelvic floor muscles.

Abstract: A perineometer for home or clinical use assesses the strength of pelvic floor muscles and provides audible and visual biofeedback signals as training aids during pelvic exercises. Impedance signals proportional to vaginal contraction pressure forces are developed by a transducer sleeve that is mounted on a vaginal probe. A battery-powered RF transmitter module contained within the probe transmits wireless impedance signals to hand-held receiver equipped with an audio-visual display monitor. The probe reacts the pelvic contraction forces and thus provides a direct tactile feedback signal that is used in combination with audible and visual feedback signals for improving the endurance and strength of pelvic floor muscles.

Abstract: A manway assembly (10) designed for mounting within an opening (19) in a vessel wall (20) is provided which includes a manway ring (12) having a passageway (24) therethrough, with an inner cover (14) and a cover lock (18). The cover (14) is supported by a swing mount (16) including a tubular member (42), an arm (44) telescopically received within member (42), and a suspension connector (48). The lock (18) is made up of studs (38) secured to cover (14) and extending through passageway (22), with an annular locking plate (50) having bores (54) for receiving the studs (38); nuts (64) complete the locking arrangement.

Abstract: A manway assembly (10) designed for mounting within an opening (19) in a vessel wall (20) is provided which includes a manway ring (12) having a passageway (24) therethrough, with an inner cover (14) and a cover lock (18). The cover (14) is supported by a swing mount (16) including a tubular member (42), an arm (44) telescopically received within member (42), and a suspension connector (48). The lock (18) is made up of studs (38) secured to cover (14) and extending through passageway (22), with an annular locking plate (50) having bores (54) for receiving the studs (38); nuts (64) complete the locking arrangement.