Abstract: A method for using an electronic computer to model a deformable object includes generating a point cloud of (x,y) coordinates, developing computer aided design (CAD) surfaces at a region of interest (ROI) using the point cloud as an input; and calculating a displacement field using a finite element method and the CAD surfaces.

Abstract: An improved linerless plastic closure includes a top panel that has external and internal surfaces and a generally cylindrical sidewall that is unitary with the top panel and has an internally threaded surface that is adapted to engage with a threaded finish portion of a container. A shoulder portion is defined between the internal surface of the top panel and the internal surface of the sidewall. A linerless sealing member extends radially inwardly from the shoulder portion. A first radius is defined in the shoulder portion between the linerless sealing member and the internal surface of the top panel. A second radius is defined in the shoulder portion between the linerless sealing member and the internal surface of the sidewall. But the first and second radii are preferably configured to be at least 0.020 inches, which has been found to reduce the potential for stress-related cracking.

Abstract: Providing quality management and intelligent manufacturing with labels and smart tags in event-based product manufacturing. Some of the disclosed embodiments include a system, method, and computer-readable media for storing, during a process, data associated with a material. Also disclosed are a method of collecting, storing, and reporting machine productivity, waste, and delay information on an event basis in a manufacturing system, a method of capturing and storing material history, a method of automating tracking of positions of components used in a process and correlating portions of a component with production problems, an improved inventory management system, and a method of tracking and recording actions of specific operators of a process performed by a machine.

Abstract: A ceramic, porcelain or china plate having a recessed central food supporting surface bounded by an elevated outwardly extending rim terminating in a edge, with a peripheral opening in the edge leading to a generally circular opening through the rim which may be bounded by a raised rib, the opening adapted to receive lower portions of the body of a stemmed wine glass to support the wine glass at the plate rim. The raised rib is angled downwardly from the edge slightly towards the recessed central food supporting surface to support the wine glass at a slightly tilted angle to the general plane of the plate.

Abstract: A plastic closure for a container includes a top wall and a downwardly depending substantially cylindrical skirt that is unitary with the top wall. The skirt defines inner and outer surfaces as well as a lower rim at a distal, bottom end thereof. In addition, at least one thread is defined on the inner surface of the skirt. Most advantageously, reinforcing structure is provided on the skirt an area between the lower rim and a lowermost thread of the inner surface for enhancing the dimensional integrity of the closure during opening.

Abstract: A method of making below 250-nm UV light transmitting optical fluoride lithography crystals includes applying heat along a shortest path of conduction of a selected optical fluoride crystal, heating the optical fluoride crystal to an annealing temperature, holding the temperature of the optical fluoride crystal at the annealing temperature, and gradually cooling the optical fluoride crystal to provide a low-birefringence optical fluoride crystal for transmitting below 250-nm UV light.

Abstract: A method of making below 250-nm UV light transmitting optical fluoride lithography crystals includes applying heat along a shortest path of conduction of a selected optical fluoride crystal, heating the optical fluoride crystal to an annealing temperature, holding the temperature of the optical fluoride crystal at the annealing temperature, and gradually cooling the optical fluoride crystal to provide a low-birefringence optical fluoride crystal for transmitting below 250-nm UV light.

Abstract: A container assembly includes a container that has an externally threaded finish portion as well as retention structure for preventing upward movement of a tamper evident band. The container assembly further includes a closure having a body portion of a base and an internally threaded downwardly depending sidewall portion that is sized and shaped to screw onto the finish portion of the container. The closure further includes a tamper evident band that is frangibly connected to the sidewall portion and that includes a main band portion and a J-hook retention member. The J-hook retention member includes a plurality of pleated retaining flaps, each of which has upper portion for engaging the retention structure.

Abstract: A humanised antibody capable of binding to the MUC1 mucin antigen comprises a light chain and a heavy chain. The variable region of the light chain (VL) comprising an amino acid sequence which is substantially homologous with the sequence of FIG. 1A and the variable region of the heavy chain (VH) comprising an amino acid sequence which is substantially homologous with the sequence of FIG. 1B. The amino acid residue at position 46 on VL is backmutated to arginine, and the amino acid residue at position 47 on VH is backmutated to leucine. The humanised antibody has use in the diagnosis and/or treatment of cancer.

Abstract: A method is provided for enhancing heat transfer within an X-ray vacuum tube, from a hot component such as the rotating anode assembly to a cooler component such as the metal tube housing, by increasing surface emissivity of respective components. The method comprises the steps of fabricating each component from an alloy containing a specified minimum amount of chromium, and then implementing a first heating operation, wherein a fabricated component is heated in a dry hydrogen atmosphere for a first specified time period. Thereafter, a second heating operation is implemented, wherein the fabricated component is heated in a wet hydrogen atmosphere for a second specified time period. This procedure forms a refractory chromium oxide coating on the component that exhibits high absorption in the NIR region of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Abstract: Electrode assemblies are particularly used with a precordial overlay to obtain a quick and accurate positioning of electrodes for an electrocardiographic test. Each electrode assembly comprises an electrode to receive a lead wire, an underlying non-conductive pad secured to the electrode, and an overlying plastic sheet secured to the electrode in a manner whereby its peripheral areas are unattached. Preferably, the electrode assembly also has an underlying adhesive layer secured to the non-conductive pad and a removable backing strip. The precordial overlay has a set of slots in which the electrode assemblies are slidably mounted. The underlying non-conductive pad and the overlying plastic sheet of the assemblies effectively trap the electrode assemblies in the slots to allow sliding electrode movement. The sliding movement of the electrodes allows for limited but quick movement from an approximate chest area location to a precise chest area location for a reliable electrocardiographic test.

Abstract: A precordial overlay is configured for precise electrode placement on a patient as part of an electrocardiographic test. It is especially useful by emergency medical personnel who are often called upon to obtain an ECG. The precordial overlay has an elongated band having a first generally rectangular-shaped section, a second generally rectangular-shaped and an intermediate section connecting the first and second sections. Electrodes are slidably mounted in the three sections to allow for limited but quick movement from an approximate chest area location to a precise chest area location for a reliable electrocardiographic test.

Abstract: A child restraint assembly is integrated into the backrest portion of a passenger seat in motor vehicle. The assembly includes a rear cushion and a pivoting bottom cushion for supporting a child in a seated posture. Left and right safety belts extend in a generally vertical direction over the torso of the child to secure the child on the rear and bottom cushions. The left and right safety belts are wound on individual retractor spools each having a respective vertical axis of rotation which allows the left and right safety belts to emanate in opposing horizontal directions. A diverter plate is positioned near the retractor spools for redirecting each of the left and right safety belts from the generally horizontal direction upon which each emanates from its respective retractor spool to the generally vertical use direction, thus providing more efficient and beneficial packaging options.

Abstract: A high dynamic range linear automatic gain control (AGC) circuit that has independent means for temperature compensation. The temperature compensation circuit of this invention can be used in a closed-loop AGC circuit such as is required in a transceiver for compensating the gains of receiver and transmitter amplifiers to ensure that both track closely over ranges of temperature, frequency and load impedance. The temperature compensation signal is coupled to one of the two gates in a field effect transistor (FET) amplifier to maintain a constant gain function over ranges of temperature, frequency and load impedance. Thermal compensation for the transmitter amplifier is derived from the thermal compensation signal for the receiver amplifier.

Abstract: A high dynamic range linear automatic gain control (AGC) circuit that has independent means for temperature compensation. The temperature compensation circuit of this invention can be used in a closed-loop AGC circuit such as is required in a transceiver for compensating the gains of receiver and transmitter amplifiers to ensure that both track closely over ranges of temperature, frequency and load impedance. The temperature compensation signal is coupled to one of the two gates in a field effect transistor (FET) amplifier to maintain a constant gain function over ranges of temperature, frequency and load impedance. Thermal compensation for the transmitter amplifier is derived from the thermal compensation signal for the receiver amplifier.

Abstract: A tool for removing a cap from a pipe. A torque screw is threadedly mounted to a frame having a pair of downwardly extending legs to which is attached a ring slippable over and against a sewer pipe. A pair of fingers are pivotally and rotatably mounted to an end of the screw and are positionable between the end cap and the end of the sewer pipe. Rotation of the screw forces the fingers and cap apart and away from the ring and pipe.