Abstract: An application and method for transmitting copies of data to a remote back-up site for storage, and for retrieving copies of the previously stored data from the remote back-up site. A user designates files from an originating computer for which to transfer copies to a designation computer. The originating computer transfer designated data to portable computer readable medium for storage. The portable medium is physically delivered to the destination user. The destination user uploads the stored data to the destination computer. The destination computer authenticates the uploaded data. If the data is authenticated, the destination computer stores copies of the designated files.

Abstract: An application and method for transmitting copies of data to a remote back-up site for storage, and for retrieving copies of the previously stored data from the remote back-up site. A user designates files from an originating computer for which to transfer copies to a destination computer. The originating computer transfer designated data to portable computer readable medium for storage. The portable medium is physically delivered to the destination user. The destination user uploads the stored data to the destination computer. The destination computer authenticates the uploaded data. If the data is authenticated, the destination computer stores copies of the designated files.

Abstract: A bowling pin storage bin assembly for use as part of a bowling pin delivery system of a pinspotter apparatus, as well as a method of manufacturing such bin. The storage bin is molded as a one-piece article having a plurality of cavities or pockets for storing bowling pins in an essentially horizontal plane above a pin spotter and for delivering the pins to a plurality of pin cups or a pin spotter for spotting on a pin deck.

Abstract: In a composite electrical circuit protection device, thermal coupling between a planar PPTC element and a planar MOV element is controlled by insertion of a thermal mass material for regulating heat transfer from the MOV element to the PPTC element, such that a PPTC resistor hot zone forms consistently away from the planar major foil electrode confronting the MOV thereby regulating heat transfer from the MOV to the PPTC resistor.

Abstract: A medical electrical device that includes an elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end having an inner surface forming an elongated body lumen, a conductor extending through the elongated body lumen, and an electrode positioned along the distal end of the elongated body and electrically coupled to a distal end of the conductor. A connector ring is coupled to a proximal end of the elongated body and electrically coupled to a proximal end of the conductor, and includes an inner surface forming a connector ring lumen extending along the connector ring. A first flange extends from the inner surface to a first flange distal end and forms a conductor channel extending along the inner lumen to position the conductor within the connector ring and to form the electrical coupling of the connector ring and the proximal end of the conductor.

Abstract: A pneumatic power tool in which a throttle valve controls the rate at which the pressurized air within the tool may be released. By doing so, the rotatable motor may not only be quickly accelerated through the use of the pressurized air but, furthermore, may be quickly decelerated by using the same pressurized air. The subject invention is also directed to a method for controlling the speed of a rotating pneumatic power tool by blocking the flow of the exhaust air.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating electromagnetic fields for healing. A device preferably includes a microcontroller and associated memory, a wire coil in electrical communication with a driving circuit that is controlled by the microcontroller in accordance with a program stored in the associated memory, wherein the driving circuit is effective to produce a pulsed DC output having a frequency in the range of about 0-45 Hz, more preferably in the range of 0.5-14.1 Hz and most preferably around 9.6 Hz. A user interface is provided for selecting one of a plurality of modes of operation and a port (e.g., a USB port) is provided to allow the program stored in the associated memory to be modified by way of a computer, memory card or the Internet. In another embodiment, the apparatus takes the form of a medallion that can be worn around a user's neck or strategically placed on a user's body or embedded in other user hardware such as a combat or racing helmet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for packaging foodstuffs and a package of foodstuffs. The package has a minimum predetermined overall weight and includes a first foodstuff having a first minimum predetermined component weight and a second foodstuff having a second minimum predetermined component weight. The first and second foodstuffs are designed to be cooked together for a single cooking time such that the first and second foodstuffs are both cooked substantially to completion without degrading the quality of the first and second foodstuffs.

Abstract: A medical electrical lead includes a conductive component coupling a coil to a wire or cable; the conductive component includes a first side, a second side, a first groove formed in the first side and a second groove formed in the second side. The first groove holds a portion of the cable and the second groove holds a portion of the coil.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprises a circuit adapted to be coupled to a power supply which produces a pulsed DC output, and a magnetic field generating coil coupled to the output of the circuit which is effective to produce a time varying magnetic field having a flux density in the range of about 0.0001 to 2.0 gauss at a frequency in the range of about 0 to 45 Hz. The coil is positioned at or near the site on the body of the patient to be treated, or, alternatively, beneath the patient's sleeping surface for a period ranging from about one-half hour to several hours depending upon the method and condition to be treated.

Abstract: An application and method for transmitting copies of data to a remote back-up site for storage, and for retrieving copies of the previously stored data from the remote back-up site. A user designates files from an originating computer for which to transfer copies to a destination computer. The originating computer transfer designated data to portable computer readable medium for storage. The portable medium is physically delivered to the destination user. The destination user uploads the stored data to the destination computer. The destination computer authenticates the uploaded data. If the data is authenticated, the destination computer stores copies of the designated files.

Abstract: An application and method for transmitting copies of data to a remote back-up site for storage, and for retrieving copies of the previously stored data from the remote back-up site. A user designates files from an originating computer for which to transfer copies to a destination computer. A uniquely assigned application ID is used to identify the location of the second computer. The originating computer submits a transfer request to the destination computer. The destination computer authenticates the transfer request. If the request is authenticated, the originating computer transfers copies of the designated files to the destination computer at the identified location via a communication network. Alternatively, a user designates previously stored files to retrieve from the destination computer. The originating computer submits a retrieval request to the destination computer for the designated back-up copy files. The destination computer authenticates the retrieval request.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a .gamma.-lactone of the formula ##STR1## which can be used to produce a single enantiomer of aminoazanoradamantane which is coupled to aromatic acid moieties to produce compounds useful as 5-HT agonists or antagonists.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a .gamma.-lactone of the formula ##STR1## which can be used to produce a single enantiomer of aminoazanoradamantane which is coupled to aromatic acid moieties to produce compounds useful as 5-HT agonists or antagonists.

Abstract: An article having an array of varistors, including (a) a varistor body made of varistor material and having two major opposing faces, one of the opposing faces having an array of indentations thereon; (b) conductor material on the opposing face having the indentations, the conductor material filling the indentations and forming multiple leads for connection to electrical circuitry; and (c) conductor material on the other opposing face, forming multiple leads for connection to electrical circuitry.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display comprises (a) a first transparent base; (b) a plurality of first picture electrodes on the first transparent base; (c) a plurality of data lines for supplying electrical signals to the first picture electrodes; (d) a second transparent base, parallel to and spaced apart from the first transparent base; (e) a plurality of second picture electrodes on the second transparent base; (f) a plurality of varistor elements made of a varistor material comprising zinc oxide as a primary metal oxide and cobalt and praseodymium oxides as additive metal oxides, in amounts of between 0.1 and 8.0 atom % cobalt and between 0.08 and 8.0 atom % praseodymium, one varistor element being associated with and in electrical contact each second picture electrode; (g) a plurality of scan lines for supplying electrical signals to the second picture electrodes via the respective associated varistor elements; and (h) electrooptically active liquid crystal material between the first and second picture electrodes.

Abstract: A varistor comprises a primary varistor metal oxide, aluminum in an amount of about 1 to about 30 parts per million (ppm), about 0.1 to about 0.5 mole % bismuth, about 0.1 to about 1.5 mole % antimony, about 0.1 to about 1 mole % chromium, about 0.1 to about 1.0 mole % manganese, about 0.1 to about 2.0 mole % cobalt, and about 0 to about 1.0 mole % boron. Each of these elements is present in the form of its oxide and the varistor has a DC leakage current at 80% of V.sub.1ma/cm.spsb.2 of less than 1.0.times.10.sup.-7 amp/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: Poly(arylene ether ketones) are prepared by a Friedel-Crafts polymerization wherein a gelled reaction mixture is produced, by permitting the polymerization to proceed in a first reactor until substantial partial polymerization has occurred, but before substantial gelation of the reaction mixture; transferring the partially polymerized reaction mixture into a piston-equipped second reactor; permitting polymerization to continue in the second reactor until a gelled, polymerized reaction mixture has been obtained; and discharging the polymerized reaction mixture from the second reactor by stroking the piston.

Abstract: A method is provided for stabilizing a poly(arylene ether ketone), comprising the steps of:(a) digesting the poly(arylene ether ketone) in an aqueous medium to remove polymerization solvent, and(b) hydrothermally treating the poly(arylene ether ketone) by heating it to a temperature of at least 160.degree. C. while contacting it with water.

Abstract: A method of preparing a poly(arylene ether ketone) by a Friedel-Crafts polymerization wherein a gelled reaction mixture is produced, comprising the steps of:(A) forming, in a first reactor, a reaction mixture for polymerization comprising(I) a monomer system comprising(a) (i) phosgene or an aromatic dicarboxylic acid dihalide and (ii) a substantially stoichiometric amount of a polynuclear aromatic comonomer having two active hydrogen atoms or(b) a polynuclear aromatic carboxylic acid halide having an active hydrogen atom; and(II) a Lewis acid in an amount of at least one equivalent per equivalent of carbonyl groups in the monomer system, plus an amount effective to act as a catalyst for the polymerization;(B) permitting the reaction mixture to polymerize in the first reactor until substantial partial polymerization has occurred, but before substantial gelation of the reaction mixture;(C) transferring the partially polymerized reaction mixture into a second reactor having a nozzle at one end thereof and a pist