Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanism to control the pitch and/or roll and/or center of gravity of a vehicle. The first embodiment is a track-based mass transfer system in which pathways are positioned along or radially terminate at a central horizontal plane of the vehicle to move one or more mass transfer devices to a desired location to control the pitch and/or roll and/or center of gravity of the vehicle. A second embodiment is a fluid mass distribution system in which one or more conduits selectively distribute a fluid to one or more tanks positioned near a central horizontal plane of the vehicle to control the pitch and/or roll and/or center of gravity of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for simultaneously transmitting data bits using multiple channels. The method may include receiving a plurality of source data bits, arranging the plurality of source data bits so that adjacent source data bits are to be transmitted on a different channel and transmitting the plurality of source data bits on a plurality of channels.

Abstract: A brake caliper formed without machining for a spot-type disc brake, in which the brake caliper after subsequent machining forms a floating caliper, has a braking force generator (12) and an opposite-lying abutment (22). For the non-machining forming of the brake caliper (10) two mould parts (34, 36) each partially receiving the brake caliper (10) are used, in which support surfaces (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5) and action surfaces (S1/2, S3, S4, S5) are formed on the brake caliper (10) in such a way that the brake caliper (10) for the subsequent machining is supportable by its support surfaces (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5) in a defined manner and clampable by means of clamping forces acting upon its action surfaces (S1/2, S3, S4, S5). To keep the extent of the subsequent machining to a minimum, during the non-machining forming the abutment (22) and the support surfaces (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5) of the brake caliper (10) are formed in one and the same mould part (34).

Abstract: Telecommunication services systems and methods are disclosed. The telecommunication services systems and methods preferably enable a buyer to certify and activate a used wireless telecommunications device. The systems and methods may also be employed to provide the buyer with specialized pricing options and other customized services.

Abstract: A brake caliper formed without machining for a spot-type disc brake, in which the brake caliper after subsequent machining forms a floating caliper, has a braking force generator (12) and an opposite-lying abutment (22). For the non-machining forming of the brake caliper (10) two mould parts (34, 36) each partially receiving the brake caliper (10) are used, in which support surfaces (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5) and action surfaces (S1/2, S3, S4, S5) are formed on the brake caliper (10) in such a way that the brake caliper (10) for the subsequent machining is supportable by its support surfaces (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5) in a defined manner and clampable by means of clamping forces acting upon its action surfaces (S1/2, S3, S4, S5). To keep the extent of the subsequent machining to a minimum, during the non-machining forming the abutment (22) and the support surfaces (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5) of the brake caliper (10) are formed in one and the same mould part (34).

Abstract: This invention relates to a high throughput glass fiber production system and process to provide optimum glass delivery to the glass fiberizing bushing and enhanced glass production of textile fibers or filaments of glass. The fiberizing system includes dual melters which feed the molten glass through various screens within a high throughput feed bushing positioned below the melters to reduce seeds and condition the glass. The feed bushing directs the molten glass into a dual flow diverter for supplying the molten glass into the optimum location of the glass fiberizing bushings placed below the dual flow diverter.

Abstract: A floating caliper brake comprises two bolts (16, 18) which are axially displaceable in bores (20, 22) to guide the floating caliper (10). One bolt/bore pair matches accurately, while the other bolt/bore pair fits together with relatively more clearance. It is provided that the bolt (18) which moves with relatively greater clearance in the bore (22) passes through a guide bushing (30) which is disposed in the bore (22) and the axial dimension of which is much smaller than the effective length of the bolt (18) in order thus to avoid rattling noise of the brake and yet be in a position to manufacture the brake inexpensively, for easy assembly and operational safety.