Abstract: A filter assembly for use in filtering stormwater includes a bottom including a boss that includes a rib extending laterally along an inner surface of the boss. The rib includes a locking portion that mates with a corresponding locking portion on a peripheral surface of a connection to an outlet conduit for securing the bottom to the connection thereby inhibiting rotation of the bottom relative to the outlet conduit. A center tube is secured to the bottom using a locking mechanism that inhibits relative movement between the bottom and the center tube. The center tube is in communication with an opening in the bottom and a hood is secured to the center tube. A filter medium is located between the hood and the center tube.

Abstract: A laser radar device adapted to ensure that the output from the laser is eye-safe. A means for applying spatial dither to the output of the laser source, such as a moveable optical arrangement. This causes the point of focus of the transmitted beam to traverse a target area by small amounts, reducing the overall radiation exposure at any particular point of focus, but having negligible impact on wind speed measurement for example. Alternative arrangements for ensuring eye-safety include periodically reducing the laser power density, gating the output or altering the focussing of the transmitted beam.

Abstract: A cheese-stuffed cured meat product is provided that comprises a three-dimensional cured meat with a hollow core opening through the cured meat and its outer surface. A cheese core is stuffed inside the cured meat to fill the hollow core. A method is also provided comprising providing a cored, cured meat product and stuffing a cheese core into the hollow portion of the cured meat product. The meat product can be manufactured with the hollow portion, or it can be cored using a coring tool.

Abstract: A filter assembly for use in filtering stormwater includes a bottom including a boss that includes a rib extending laterally along an inner surface of the boss. The rib includes a locking portion that mates with a corresponding locking portion on a peripheral surface of a connection to an outlet conduit for securing the bottom to the connection thereby inhibiting rotation of the bottom relative to the outlet conduit. A center tube is secured to the bottom using a locking mechanism that inhibits relative movement between the bottom and the center tube. The center tube is in communication with an opening in the bottom and a hood is secured to the center tube. A filter medium is located between the hood and the center tube.

Abstract: An identity authentication method authenticates valid purchases of restricted products or services such as alcoholic beverages from unattended vending machines. The authentication method is designed to comply with all 50 States' requirements, as the equipment includes a field-programmable age requirement verification mechanism. The process consists of two primary steps: 1) Registration, a one-time procedure where a Patron's age is verified, fingerprint enrolled and information entered into an electronic tag, as well as a central database (if applicable); and 2) Purchase, which occurs each time a product is purchased, where the Patron presents the electronic tag to a tag reader (located on the front of the vending machine), authenticates his/her Identification by placing the appropriate finger onto a fingerprint scanner (also located on the front of the vending machine), then proceeds to purchase the product via cash, credit card, or whatever other method is applicable to that particular location.

Abstract: An x-ray system comprises an x-ray tube which emits x-rays therefrom, and a receiver mounted within the x-ray tube. An electronic sensor receives the emitted x-rays, converts the received x-rays into electrical image data signals, and transmits the electrical image data signals to the receiver. An image processing unit processes the electrical image data signals received from the receiver.

Abstract: A bulk bag comprises eight substantially identical side wall portions and eight stiffening panels. A bottom wall is connected to the bottom edges of the side wall portions and may be provided with a discharge port. Alternatively, a discharge port may be provided in one of the side wall portions. The bulk bag may be provided with a top wall which may be either openable or secured in place. A pallet and/or lift loops may be provided for transporting the bulk bag and the contents thereof. Belly bands extend around the periphery of the side wall, comprising the side wall portions for reinforcing the side wall.

Abstract: An attenuated poliovirus in which the 5' non-coding region of the genome is:(a) the 5' non-coding region of poliovirus type 3 Leon strain modified by the provision of the bases uracil and adenine at positions 472 and 537 thereof respectively, or(b) the 5' non-coding region of another poliovirus modified by the provision of the bases uracil and adenine at respective positions corresponding to position 472 and 537 of the 5' non-coding region of poliovirus type 3 Leon strain.

Abstract: There is disclosed a footrope construction for use with a bottom trawl generally comprising a conical net having side wings to herd fish into the mouth of the net, flotation devices attached to the upper part of the mouth of the net to provide hydrodynamic lift, and wire ropes attached to the side wings of the net and adapted to be attached to a vessel to spread the net horizontally. The footrope construction comprises a series of rubber straps maintained substantially in the vertical at a specific vessel speed, thus allowing the strap to lightly contact the ocean bottom and create a mudcloud which will provide a visible deterrent for the regular fish entering the wings of the trawl to escape under the net while passing over the shellfish without causing damage and without capturing them in the net.