Abstract: An apparatus for exchanging heat with a fluid includes a heat exchanger having first and second opposing surfaces and a plurality of flow passages permitting axial fluid flow between the surfaces. A manifold having an interface surface is in thermal contact with the first surface and includes a thermally conductive body for conducting heat in an axial direction between the interface surface and a heat transmitting surface. A plurality of feed passages extend through the thermally conductive body in a transverse direction, the passages having an inlet for receiving or discharging fluid. A plurality of distribution passages have ends in fluid communication with at least one of the feed passages and openings distributed over the interface surface. The distribution passages are configured to cause a change in fluid flow direction between a transversely directed flow in the feed passages and an axially directed flow at the openings.

Abstract: An apparatus for exchanging heat with a fluid includes a heat exchanger having first and second opposing surfaces and a plurality of flow passages permitting axial fluid flow between the surfaces. A manifold having an interface surface is in thermal contact with the first surface and includes a thermally conductive body for conducting heat in an axial direction between the interface surface and a heat transmitting surface. A plurality of feed passages extend through the thermally conductive body in a transverse direction, the passages having an inlet for receiving or discharging fluid. A plurality of distribution passages have ends in fluid communication with at least one of the feed passages and openings distributed over the interface surface. The distribution passages are configured to cause a change in fluid flow direction between a transversely directed flow in the feed passages and an axially directed flow at the openings.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating and controlling electronic signals in a gaming machine is disclosed. The provided apparatus and method include a gaming machine having a CPU or master gaming controller and a digital sound system. The digital sound system comprises one or more speakers, at least one memory unit storing data, a digital signal processor adapted to control and generate audio output, and a programmable logic device interposed between the master gaming controller and the digital signal processor, such that the digital signal processor is unable to communicate to the master gaming controller. The programmable logic device includes at least an address decoder and an event sequencer, with the event sequencer being able to convert instructions from the master gaming controller to instructions that can be executed by the digital signal processor.

Abstract: A tooth brush holder consisting of only two parts and being delivered or obtainable in a hermetically sealed wrapping. One part is a forwardly extending horizontal plate having indents therein for receiving any one of tooth brushes therein. There is in indent for receiving a bar of soap thereon being retained in place by upstanding ribs. The horizontal plate is removably attached to a wall plate having been mounted on any wall surface. The wall plate is attached to any of the walls by way of an adhesive strip. The connection between the horizontal plate and the wall plate is accomplished by an upstanding and forwardly extending clip on the wall plate that will accept frictionally a frame member of the horizontal plate.

Abstract: The line test apparatus includes a PC (5) which stores known line test signature parameters for a number of known fault conditions in which by application of varying signals to a line pair (2,3) under test and capturing parameters during a period in which varying signals are applied to the line via a test head (1), an estimate of the state of the line can be made. A remote unit (6) located at a switch or exchange may also be used to complete the automated scanning of parameters of a line in response to various electrical stimuli. The invention is particularly effective at determining faults which are “dynamic” as well as those which are permanent until repaired.

Abstract: There is disclosed a toothbrush holder system that consists of three basic parts. There is a wall mounted box-type receiver that receives a second L-shaped unit with a downwardly depending element and a third clamping element retainer the second element within the box-type receiver. The L-shaped unit includes a horizontally extending extension having receptacles therein for receiving toothbrushes. The L-shaped unit has a vertically depending element that is removably being clamped within the wall mounted box-type receiver that. The L-shaped unit can easily be separated from the box-type receiver. It is normally encased in a sanitized wrapper and is only installed when new residents occupy a previously vacated bathroom in a motel or hotel. In this manner, the toothbrush itself is always protected from any bacteria present on the toothbrush holders present in any commercial establishments.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating and controlling electronic signals in a gaming machine is disclosed. The provided apparatus and method include a gaming machine having a CPU or master gaming controller and a digital sound system. The digital sound system comprises one or more speakers, at least one memory unit storing data, a digital signal processor adapted to control and generate audio output, and a programmable logic device interposed between the master gaming controller and the digital signal processor, such that the digital signal processor is unable to communicate to the master gaming controller. The programmable logic device includes at least an address decoder and an event sequencer, with the event sequencer being able to convert instructions from the master gaming controller to instructions that can be executed by the digital signal processor.