Abstract: A heated massager for relieving menstrual cramps includes a belt that is configured to position around and couple to a waist of a user. A vibrating and heating module is coupled to the belt so that the vibrating and heating module is selectively positionable over a lower abdomen and a lower back of a user when the belt is coupled around the waist of the user. The vibrating and heating module is configured to selectively warm and massage the lower abdomen and the lower back of the user to relieve menstrual cramps.

Abstract: A combustion control system for a turbine engine is disclosed. The combustion control system includes a fuel injector having a main fuel supply and pilot fuel supply coupled to a combustor of the turbine engine. The combustion control system also includes a sensor coupled to a transfer tube. The transfer tube is fluidly coupled to the combustor, and the sensor is configured to detect a pressure pulse in the combustor. A semi-infinite coil is also coupled to the transfer tube. The combustion control system also includes a controller electrically connected to the sensor. The controller is configured to compare an amplitude of the pressure pulse within a frequency range to a threshold amplitude, and adjust the pilot fuel supply in response to the comparison.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for achieving an energy gain through fusion by removing electrons from a hydrogen atom prior to initiating fusion, including an electrolysis unit configured to manufacture hydrogen from water; an ionization chamber coupled to the electrolysis unit and configured to separate electrons from the manufactured hydrogen, wherein the electrons are separated from protons in a nucleus of a hydrogen atom; a proton collection chamber coupled to the ionization chamber and configured to collect the protons in a resting state; and a fusion chamber coupled to the proton collection chamber and configured to emit electromagnetic radiation on the collected protons to achieve fusion and an energy gain.

Abstract: Retiming circuitry for retiming a data signal transmitted from a first environment under control of a first clock signal to a second environment under control of a second clock signal, said first and second clock signals having a known repeat relationship, the retiming circuitry comprising a plurality of delay elements for delaying said data signal; a plurality of inputs connected to said delay elements for receiving said data signal at respectfully different delays; selection means for selecting the data signal at one of said inputs based on said known repeat relationship; and an output for outputting said selected data signal.

Abstract: A combustion control system for a turbine engine is disclosed. The combustion control system includes a fuel injector having a main fuel supply and pilot fuel supply coupled to a combustor of the turbine engine. The combustion control system also includes a sensor coupled to a transfer tube. The transfer tube is fluidly coupled to the combustor, and the sensor is configured to detect a pressure pulse in the combustor. A semi-infinite coil is also coupled to the transfer tube. The combustion control system also includes a controller electrically connected to the sensor. The controller is configured to compare an amplitude of the pressure pulse within a frequency range to a threshold amplitude, and adjust the pilot fuel supply in response to the comparison.

Abstract: A camera system may include an optics stack including first and second substrates secured together in a stacking direction, one of the first and seconds substrates including an optical element, a detector on a sensor substrate, and a feature reducing an amount of light entering at an angle greater than a field of view of the camera system from reaching the detector, the feature being on another of the first and second substrates.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment provides a system, method, and computer program product for software code testing. When a code change causes a regression, the system tests each modification to determine and isolate the cause of the regression.

Abstract: Retiming circuitry for retiming a data signal transmitted from a first environment under control of a first clock signal to a second environment under control of a second clock signal, said first and second clock signals having a known repeat relationship, the retiming circuitry comprising a plurality of delay elements for delaying said data signal; a plurality of inputs connected to said delay elements for receiving said data signal at respectfully different delays; selection means for selecting the data signal at one of said inputs based on said known repeat relationship; and an output for outputting said selected data signal.

Abstract: A panel-type subfloor assembly for an anchored/resilient floor includes a plurality of elongated panels laid end-to-end in parallel rows along a first direction, the panels having elongated slots formed therein that are oriented at an oblique angle relative to the first direction. For the entire floor, this results in a plurality of aligned rows of elongated slots oriented at an oblique angle relative to the first direction. Each slot cooperates with an elongated fastener, namely an elongated dual flanged channel held by at least one pin. The fastener is positioned within the respective slot and adapted to hold the respective panel to the base along two longitudinal edges of the slots, in a manner that limits upward movement of the panel while permitting downward deflection. The slots are longitudinally and transversely oversized relative to the flanges of the fastener, and preferably each fastener is secured to the base via only a single pin.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment provides a system, method, and computer program product for software code testing. When a code change causes a regression, the system tests each modification to determine and isolate the cause of the regression.

Abstract: A wood floor system comprises a plurality of parallel rows of floorboards laid end-to-end, and each of the floorboards includes a compression nub extending along a side surface thereof, adjacent the top surface. These compression nubs affirmatively engage an opposing side surface of an adjacent floorboard row, thereby sealing, or isolating, the top surface of the floor from the side surfaces of the floorboard rows. This uniformly distributes expansion and contraction forces throughout the floor, due to uniform spacing between the floorboard rows. The isolation of the upper floorboard surface from the side surface also prevents undesired downward migration or flow of liquid finishing solution, which can have serious adverse affects for a wood floor. The invention reduces the total volume of finishing solution necessary for finishing the floor, and it also reduces “overwood” during floor installation.

Abstract: Novel 1, 4, 5- substituted imidazole compounds and compositions for use in therapy as cytokine inhibitors.

Abstract: Novel 1, 4, 5-substituted imidazole compounds and compositions for use in therapy as cytokine inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention is to a novel process for the preparation of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein p is 0, or 2;Ar is an optionally substituted phenyl or naphtyl; andinter alia R4 is an optionally susbtituted phenyl, naphth-1-yl, naphth-2-yl, or a heteroaryl ring;which process comprises reacting together an aldehyde of the formula:R.sub.4 --CHO;wherein R.sub.4 is as defined above;a compound of the formula:ArS(O)pH;wherein Ar, and p are as defined above;with formamide, an acid catalyst, and optionally a dehydrating agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the novel intermediate compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein, interalia, R.sub.4 is a substituted phenyl or an optionally substituted napthyl derivative.

Abstract: Novel pyrazole derivatives are provided which are cannabinoid receptor agonists.