Abstract: A circuit arrangement and a method with a DC voltage supply, a DC voltage intermediate circuit, a power converter, a control device for the power converter, and with a braking resistor. The power converter is formed as a multi-phase bridge circuit having at least one, preferably at least two first half bridge circuit(s) and having at least one, preferably at least two second half bridge circuit(s), which are each connected to the DC voltage intermediate circuit. A first resistor terminal of the braking resistor is connected to the middle tap of the first bridge circuit, and wherein a second resistor terminal of the braking resistor is connected to the middle tap of the second bridge circuit.

Abstract: A system comprises an annular gasket, a grip ring assembly including a plurality of distinct grip ring segments separated from one another by slots that interrupt an otherwise annular shape of the grip ring assembly, a spacer that fills the slots, couples the grip ring segments to one another, and maintains alignment of the grip ring segments, a radially-innermost surface having circumferential pipe-gripping teeth, and a radially-outermost surface, wherein the spacer has an elastic modulus configured to improve engagement of the annular gasket with a radially-outward facing surface of a pipe prior to the pipe-gripping teeth biting into the radially-outward facing surface of the pipe when the grip ring assembly is deformed such that sizes of the slots decrease, and an annular gland including an inner surface that faces toward the radially-outermost surface of the grip ring assembly.

Abstract: A system coupled to a pipeline includes a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion by an over-center latch and a secondary adjustment mechanism such that a diameter of the system can be adjusted independently by either the over-center latch or the secondary adjustment mechanism. The first portion may be coupled to the second portion by a ratchet mechanism. The system may include a service saddle or a tapping sleeve. The system may be coupled to a water main.

Abstract: A single unit with a backhaul interface and radio card able to support both metro cell outdoor (MCO) and metro radio outdoor (MRO) operations. The single unit includes a switch used to switch between these operational modes. The single unit is versatile from the standpoint that MCO or MRO operations may be selected at the time of installation, and this selection may be changed at any time while operating. The single unit configuration provides a low power MRO mode requiring up to 80% less power than the MCO mode, as the switching function of the single unit can power down all unused internal components and allow radio signals received at a backhaul interface to be exchanged directly with a radio card.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the method includes encrypting, at a device, data with a first key, and forming a message that includes a device identifier and the encrypted data. The device identifier identifies the device. A signaling message is formed that includes a class identifier, the message and an action code. The class identifier identifies a group of devices to which one or more devices belong. The action code indicates the type of data, and may be part of the message. The signaling message is sent to a network, for example, a wireless network. The wireless network identifies and routes the message portion of the signaling message based on the class identifier. And, using the class identifier and perhaps a device identifier, the wireless network may signal the device to change an operating parameter.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the method includes encrypting, at a device, data with a first key, and forming a message that includes a device identifier and the encrypted data. The device identifier identifies the device. A signaling message is formed that includes a class identifier, the message and an action code. The class identifier identifies a group of devices to which one or more devices belong. The action code indicates the type of data, and may be part of the message. The signaling message is sent to a network, for example, a wireless network. The wireless network identifies and routes the message portion of the signaling message based on the class identifier. And, using the class identifier and perhaps a device identifier, the wireless network may signal the device to change an operating parameter.

Abstract: A single unit with a backhaul interface and radio card able to support both metro cell outdoor (MCO) and metro radio outdoor (MRO) operations. The single unit includes a switch used to switch between these operational modes. The single unit is versatile from the standpoint that MCO or MRO operations may be selected at the time of installation, and this selection may be changed at any time while operating. The single unit configuration provides a low power MRO mode requiring up to 80% less power than the MCO mode, as the switching function of the single unit can power down all unused internal components and allow radio signals received at a backhaul interface to be exchanged directly with a radio card.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the method includes encrypting, at a device, data with a first key, and forming a message that includes a device identifier and the encrypted data. The device identifier identifies the device. A signaling message is formed that includes a class identifier, the message and an action code. The class identifier identifies a group of devices to which one or more devices belong. The action code indicates the type of data, and may be part of the message. The signaling message is sent to a network, for example, a wireless network. The wireless network identifies and routes the message portion of the signaling message based on the class identifier. And, using the class identifier and perhaps a device identifier, the wireless network may signal the device to change an operating parameter.

Abstract: A rotisserie oven is provided having a radiating heating system in combination with a convection heating system to prepare raw meat and poultry food product inside of a cooking chamber. A spit assembly carries the food product, and includes components that are detachable to assist in cleaning. The oven further includes a steam cleaning assembly that is integrated with the convection heating system that assists in grease removal from the components inside the cooking chamber. A humidity removal system regulates the moisture level inside of the cooking chamber during food preparation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a resistive athletic training device for providing a more realistic and responsive training experience. The device includes a housing, a translatable mechanism operably mounted to the housing that translates relative to the housing, the mechanism including a training medium mount that is translatable in any of a plurality of directions within a two-dimensional plane, and a resistive element mounted to the translatable mechanism. Training mediums include punching bags, blocking bags, and handled bars. The device may be used to train for a variety of athletic activities and may be used to train military and law enforcement personnel. Multiple devices may be used to replicate an arrangement of competitors, such as a defensive scheme of football players.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for representing a list (LI) containing presence data (PD) on a display unit (A) of a first communication terminal (KEG1). The presence data is stored on a presence computer (PR). Presence data from the presence computer is requested by means of a request message (ABN) by means of a list generating device (LE). The presence data concerns a predetermined selection of additional communication terminals (KEG2, KEG3) which are associated with users. Format data (FD) associated with the first communication terminal (KEG1) is determined by the list generating device which describes a data format which can be represented on the display unit of the first communication terminal. Presence data is prepared by using the format data such that a list (LI) is produced which has a data format which can be represented and the list is transmitted to the first communication terminal for displaying on the display unit.

Abstract: A method for producing a watcher list by a mobile telephone, with the watcher list including identifiers for people or communication devices whose status is intended to be watched by a presence computer PR which is connected to a mobile radio network, and whose status information is configured to be displayed on a display unit, on the mobile telephone. In this case, identifiers, which are already stored as telephone book data in a telephone book store and are associated with people or communication devices are read from the telephone book store in the mobile telephone, and in response to a control signal, a selection of these identifiers is marked as identifiers to be watched, and identifiers in the form of information relating to these identifiers to be watched, in order to form the watcher list.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for displaying a presence status for a communications subscriber on a display unit (A) of a mobile telephone (M), in which the mobile telephone (M) receives presence data (PD) which describes the presence status, the presence data (PD) is associated with presence display data (PAD) which can be output by the display unit (A), and when telephone book data (K5) which is stored in a telephone book store (TS) in the mobile telephone (M) is checked (AB) together with the telephone book data (K5), the presence display data (PAD) is transmitted to the display unit (A) of the mobile telephone (M), and is displayed there.