Abstract: A controller is disclosed, especially but not exclusively, for use in combination with an exercise apparatus. The controller comprises in one arrangement a handlebar assembly and one or more input devices, of at least one of the input device being responsive to movement of the handlebars. The controller may include a support such as a handlebar stem, and may provide output signals to a microprocessor in turn to control operation of a programme running on the microprocessor.

Abstract: A golf putting practice device and ball is provided, wherein the ball has a flat end and a friction face which allow the putting practice ball to slide across the level putting surface of the putting practice device. The specific coefficient of friction provided by the friction face of the putting practice ball reduces the speed and the distance the putting practice ball travels over a putting surface of the putting practice device. This allows a golfer to practice a complete range of putts on a conveniently sized portable device.

Abstract: A method of playing a predictions-based game based on a particular event, including inputting identification information into an electronic gaming system through a user interface, inputting prediction information into the electronic gaming system through the user interface, relaying the identification information and prediction information to a processing unit of a central management system that is adapted to operate the predictions-based game, monitoring the status of the particular event, determining whether the prediction information is in accordance with an outcome of the particular event at the processing unit, relaying results of the determining step to the electronic gaming system, and displaying the results on a display of the electronic gaming system.

Abstract: A system for transferring power between components includes a first object having a light emitter operatively connected to a power source, and a second object having a light receiver operatively connected to a power storage unit. The light receiver receives light emitted from the light emitter and converts the received light into electricity that is stored in the power storage unit.

Abstract: A parlor entertainment system includes an entertainment unit, and information management system, and an entertainment information unit. The information management system includes a processor operatively connected to a database. The entertainment information unit is in communication with at least one of the information management system and the entertainment unit. The entertainment information unit is operable to input information regarding the operation of the entertainment unit into the database.

Abstract: A controller is disclosed, especially but not exclusively, for use in combination with an exercise apparatus. The controller comprises in one arrangement a handlebar assembly and one or more input devices, of at least one of the input device being responsive to movement of the handlebars. The controller may include a support such as a handlebar stem, and may provide output signals to a microprocessor in turn to control operation of a programme running on the microprocessor.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a shaft sensor for a machine, the shaft sensor including: first and second disks, fixedly orthogonally attached to a portion of a shaft of the machine, the portion of the shaft being subject to torsion, and the first and second disks being operatively attached to the portion of the shaft at spaced apart locations along the portion of the shaft; and a sensor assembly, including first and second sensors, disposed in sensing relationship with the first and second disks to sense relative position of the first and second disks resulting from torsion of the portion of the shaft and to output a signal representative of at least one parameter related to torsion of the shaft. In another preferred embodiment, the shaft is discontinuous and the first and second disks are attached, respectively, to first and second portions of the shaft and have a resilient member disposed therebetween.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical product. The pharmaceutical product includes a container constructed from a material containing polymethylpentene. The container defines an interior space. A volume of a fluoroether-containing inhalation anesthetic is contained in the interior space defined by the container.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical product. The pharmaceutical product includes a container constructed from a material containing polyethylene napthalate. The container defines an interior space. A volume of a fluoroether-containing inhalation anesthetic is contained in the interior space defined by the container.

Abstract: A position sensor and a method of creating the same which sensor has an incoherent light source, multiple light detectors and a sinusoidal pattern that can be directly installed to the sensor. The light source and detectors are positioned along the axis of motion of the element whose position is to be determined. In a device containing such a movable target element, light from the sensor is directed through the sinusoidal pattern to and reflected from a periodic reflection profile to create detectable sinusoid signals that can be used for positioning purposes.

Abstract: A structural member is reinforced by applying an adhesive material between a reinforcement surface of the structural member and an adhesion surface of a support plate, positioning a vacuum assembly adjacent to an exposed surface of said support plate so as to create an inner space between an exterior surface of said vacuum assembly and said reinforcement surface, and creating a partial vacuum in said inner space so as to force said vacuum assembly and said plate towards said reinforcement surface. A prefabricated vacuum assembly is a vacuum assembly comprising a flexible porous film, a flexible non-porous film, and a flexible sheet of breather material positioned between said porous film and said non-porous film.

Abstract: A differential pressure cutout switch including a low pressure operating point assembly and a high pressure operating point assembly which are mechanically linked and are operable to respond to first and second pressures supplied over respective first and second pressure inlets of the switch to control a contactor switch assembly which is movable to a first position to provide an open circuit between outputs of the switch and movable to a second position to connect a resistance of a finite value between the outputs as a function of the difference between the two pressures. The differential pressure cutout switch is described with reference to an application in a protection control system for monitoring lubrication oil pressure for a compressor of a refrigeration system.