Abstract: An aircraft adaptive power thermal management system for cooling one or more aircraft components includes an air cycle system, a vapor cycle system, and a fuel recirculation loop operably disposed therebetween. An air cycle system heat exchanger is between the air cycle system and the fuel recirculation loop, a vapor cycle system heat exchanger is between the vapor cycle system and the fuel recirculation loop, and one or more aircraft fuel tanks are in the fuel recirculation loop. An intercooler including a duct heat exchanger in an aircraft gas turbine engine FLADE duct may be in the air cycle system. The system is operable for providing on-demand cooling for one or more of the aircraft components by increasing heat sink capacity of the fuel tanks.

Abstract: An object request broker (ORB) for receiving an incoming message including a message header and a message body in General Inter-ORB Protocol (GIOP) type format, the ORB comprising: an external ORB element for converting the header of the incoming message to an implementation-specific format, and for providing the header in implementation-specific format with the body in GIOP type format to a distribution mechanism for identifying an appropriate target server for processing the body of the incoming message; and an internal ORB element associated with the identified target server for converting the body of the incoming message to an implementation-specific format for use by the target server to process the message.

Abstract: An object request broker (ORB) for receiving an incoming message including a message header and a message body in General Inter-ORB Protocol (GIOP) type format, the ORB comprising: an external ORB element for converting the header of the incoming message to an implementation-specific format, and for providing the header in implementation-specific format with the body in GIOP type format to a distribution mechanism for identifying an appropriate target server for processing the body of the incoming message; and an internal ORB element associated with the identified target server for converting the body of the incoming message to an implementation-specific format for use by the target server to process the message.

Abstract: A process is described for manufacturing gas diffusion electrodes, which process comprises: (a) treating an area of a pre-shrunk porous hydrophobic substrate so as to restrict the slurry deposited in step b) to the said area, preferably by forming a well in the area and/or treating the substrate in the area to render it less hydrophobic, e.g. by plasma treating the area; (b) dispensing a slurry of catalyst onto the said area, (c) removing liquid from the dispensed slurry, (d) treating the dried slurry to remove organic materials and e) cutting the catalyst and the underlying portion of substrate from the rest of the substrate.

Abstract: Value based tokens are generated for inclusion on a data carrier which may be applied to a media such as a coupon, bank note etc. The tokens are generated by a core system which communicates with application specific wrappers. The wrappers supply token parameters to the core that are specific to the application and the core generates the tokens, and stores them for later authentication. The core then encodes the tokens onto a data carrier under the control of the wrapper and distributes the tokens under the control of the wrapper. When a token is presented for validation, for example by a customer in a shop, the encoded data carrier is scanned and the token retrieved. It is passed back to the core by the wrapper for validation of its identification number and other parameters.

Abstract: Items that require authentication, such as coupons or tickets are printed with a data carrier such as a data matrix or an RFID device. Encoded on the data carrier is a value based token, which comprises a header, a payload and a security portion. The header identifies the token type and also includes a unique identification of the token. A PIN flag may also be included. The payload may be encrypted and contain data which gives an authorised party access to a portion of a databases that stores information corresponding to the token identifier. The security portion may comprise a hash or a digital signature.

Abstract: A unit dose dry powder inhaler has a dose unit within an inhaler housing. As the dose unit is pushed into the inhaler housing, a container on the dose unit is opened, releasing a pharmaceutical powder into the housing. The user inhales on a mouthpiece, drawing the powder and air into a dispersion chamber. The powder disperses in air, and the powder/air mixture is inhaled. The inhaler is inexpensive, compact, and simple to use.

Abstract: A unit dose dry powder inhaler includes a chamber housing containing a powder dispersion chamber. A chamber tube extends from the dispersion chamber into the mouthpiece. A cover or cup is rotatably attached to the chamber housing. A dose of a dry powder is contained at a powder location in the chamber housing. An air passageway leading from the powder location to the dispersion chamber is closed off by the cover. When the cover is rotated to an open position, the air passageway is opened. The user inhales on the mouthpiece drawing air through the powder location, the air passageway, the dispersion chamber and the chamber tube, through the mouthpiece and into the users lungs. The unit dose of dry powder is stored directly in, or is part of, the inhaler.

Abstract: A foamable aqueous cleaning composition for treating surfaces to dissolve grease and organic waste materials thereon. The foamable aqueous cleaning composition comprises a) about 40 to about 60 percent by weight water; b) about 40 to about 60 percent by weight of a bioremediation agent capable of breaking down organic contaminating material and capable of producing a desired number of colony forming units of microbes; c) optionally, an insect growth regulator; and d) about 7 to about 15 percent by weight of a compatible propellant. The foamable composition is aerosolized to release the foam composition and contacted with the surfaces to be treated. The foamable composition can be used to treat drains, baseboards, cracks, crevices and other similar surfaces, especially in food preparation areas.

Abstract: A hurricane and break-in resistant window apparatus and method includes a first window assembly with a movable partition with an interior surface and an exterior surface, in which the partition is movable from a closed position to an open position. A second window assembly, which is approximately identical in dimension to the first window assembly is provided with a movable hurricane and break-in resistant partition, the hurricane and break-in resistant partition being conformed to move in the same manner as the first window assembly partition from a closed position to an open position. A connection device is provided for connecting the second window assembly over the first window assembly such that the exterior surface of the first window assembly is covered by the second window assembly.

Abstract: A unit dose dry powder inhaler includes a chamber housing containing a powder dispersion chamber. A chamber tube extends from the dispersion chamber into the mouthpiece. A cover or cup is rotatably attached to the chamber housing. A dose of a dry powder is contained at a powder location in the chamber housing. An air passageway leading from the powder location to the dispersion chamber is closed off by the cover. When the cover is rotated to an open position, the air passageway is opened. The user inhales on the mouthpiece drawing air through the powder location, the air passageway, the dispersion chamber and the chamber tube, through the mouthpiece and into the users lungs. The unit dose of dry powder is stored directly in, or is part of, the inhaler.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for forming polyester resins in one or more falling film reactors.

Abstract: A cabinet lock for selectively locking a cabinet of a kind including a compartment structure and a closure movable relative to the compartment structure for selectively closing an opening of the compartment structure. The cabinet lock including a latch bolt assembly including a mounting and a bolt movably disposed with the mounting between a locking position and an unlocked position. Also provided is a striker including a coupling region with which the bolt can couple to thereby isolate relative movement between the latch bolt and the striker in at least one direction lateral to the direction of movement of the bolt between its locking position and the unlocked position. The striker is engagable with the compartment structure and the latch bolt is engagable with the closure in a manner to place such in coupling proximity when the closure is in closing relation with the opening of the compartment structure.

Abstract: Personalised money may be produced on-line and carry an identifier having at least a first and a second data set. The first data set may represent a unique item identifier and the second data set other item related information. Both data sets are encrypted and printed on the money, for example encoded in a data matrix symbol. The user may present the printed money for redemption at which point the data matrix symbol is scanned to retrieve the encrypted data sets. The data set including the unique identifier may be sent to a remote location for decryption and comparison against a stored identifier. The second data set may be decrypted and compared locally. Different encryption may be used for the two data sets.

Abstract: Medical prescriptions may be produced in electronic form and carry a plurality of encoded, encrypted data sets. The first data set may represent a unique prescription identifier and the second data set a patient identifier such as a PIN: Both data sets are encrypted and printed on the item, for example encoded in a data matrix. The patient may present a printed prescription to a chemist at which point the data matix symbol is canned to retrieve the encrypted data sets. The data set including the unique identifier may be sent to a remote location for decryption and comparison against a stored identifier to verify the prescription as genuine. The second data set may be decrypted and compared locally to verify that the person presenting the prescription is the patient or an authorised representative of the patient. If both data sets are vertified, the chemist maydispense the medicine. Further data sets may include details of the prescription and prescription history, and details of the doctor and the chemist.

Abstract: Described herein are several embodiments of a tool for use in making templates for countertops. For example, according to one embodiment, a countertop template clip includes a cabinet wall receiving portion and a template receiving portion. The cabinet wall receiving portion can be removably engaged with a cabinet wall. The template receiving portion is coupled to the cabinet wall receiving portion and can be removably engaged with a template piece. The cabinet wall receiving portion is removably engageable with a cabinet wall and the template receiving portion is removably engageable with a template piece such that the template piece is positionable to define a predetermined overhang relative to the cabinet wall.

Abstract: A dry confectionery premix is provided for the preparation of an aerated confectionery product which premix comprises: (i) a carbon dioxide generating composition comprising an acid and a carbonate; and (ii) a stabiliser; such that when the premix is mixed with water to give a final solids content of at least about 20 wt %, an aerated confectionery product is formed, in the absence of mechanical aeration, having an overrun of at least about 30% and a pH of greater than about 5.4.

Abstract: An object request broker (ORB) for receiving an incoming message including a message header and a message body in General Inter-ORB Protocol (GIOP) type format, the ORB comprising: an external ORB element for converting the header of the incoming message to an implementation-specific format, and for providing the header in implementation-specific format with the body in GIOP type format to a distribution mechanism for identifying an appropriate target server for processing the body of the incoming message; and an internal ORB element associated with the identified target server for converting the body of the incoming message to an implementation-specific format for use by the target server to process the message.

Abstract: A process is described for manufacturing gas diffusion electrodes, which process comprises: (a) treating an area of a pre-shrunk porous hydrophobic substrate so as to restrict the slurry deposited in step b) to the said area, preferably by forming a well in the area and/or treating the substrate in the area to render it less hydrophobic, e.g. by plasma treating the area; (b) dispensing a slurry of catalyst onto the said area, (c) removing liquid from the dispensed slurry, (d) treating the dried slurry to remove organic materials and e) cutting the catalyst and the underlying portion of substrate from the rest of the substrate.