Abstract: A two part electronically actuated moveable and removable rigid covering of the passenger compartment of a motorized vehicle which is split longitudinally, has a left and right surface, capable of independently assuming a plurality of positions relative to the body of the vehicle. This covering pivots laterally near the rear edge behind the occupant(s) riding position with the forward edge opening, closing and locking. It is designed in such a manor as to permit its entire assembly or parts of its subassembly to be readily physically disassociated from the body of the motorized vehicle. It is fabricated from advanced composite materials or polycarbonate which is formed or molded to the desired shape. Movement of each covering is provided by an electrical linear actuator which, through mechanical linkage, provides locking or unlocking and rotational movement of the covering surface in one linear actuator motion.

Abstract: A two part electronically actuated moveable and removable rigid covering of the passenger compartment of a motorized vehicle which is split longitudinally, has a left and right surface, capable of independently assuming a plurality of positions relative to the body of the vehicle. This covering pivots laterally near the rear edge behind the occupant(s) riding position with the forward edge opening, closing and locking. It is designed in such a manor as to permit its entire assembly or parts of its subassembly to be readily physically disassociated from the body of the motorized vehicle. It is fabricated from advanced composite materials or polycarbonate which is formed or molded to the desired shape. Movement of each covering is provided by an electrical linear actuator which, through mechanical linkage, provides locking or unlocking and rotational movement of the covering surface in one linear actuator motion.

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for preparing piperidine derivative compounds of the formulae I, II or III: The processes involve reacting a compound of formula Ia, IIa or IIIa with isobutyrate or an isobutyrate equivalent.

Abstract: In order to place sheetings (15) on tunnel walls (3), a device (1) is used that, together with the sheeting supply (5), carries along a melting device (7, 8) for hot-melt-type adhesive during a placing movement. The device comprises a displacing device (4), which has an arm (12), can be displaced in a horizontally parallel manner on the supporting structure, and which can pivot about a pivot axis (11). This enables sheetings to be easily placed on tunnel walls.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention discloses a financial transaction wall unit workstation. The financial transaction wall unit workstation may be configured to attach to a vertical support and may comprise at least one display face, a transaction interface for communicating between the financial transaction wall unit workstation and a financial services provider, and a consumer display with instructions for using the financial transaction wall unit workstation to transact a financial transaction with the financial services provider. In certain aspects, the financial transaction wall unit workstation may be attached to a vertical support using a flexible attachment mechanism.

Abstract: Circuit and method for hiding peer devices from a computer host are provided. The devices and host share a common electrical bus, e.g., a PCI bus. The method allows to generate a signal indicative of the presence of a first peer device. The method further allows to hide a second peer device from the host so that the second device is controlled by the first peer device whenever the signal indicates the presence of the first device.

Abstract: A plant receptacle comprised of several compatible portions which work in unison to readily supply water as needed to a plant for several days. An upper portion of designed plant container would act to hold soil and contain an absorptive matter portion, which would protrude from its base area, and would act to wick water from a connectable lower portion which would act to encapsulate a volume of water, and when mated, a gap of sort is thus formed for refilling the created water reservoir.

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for preparing piperidine derivative compounds of the formulae I, II or III:

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for preparing piperidine derivative compounds of the formulae I, II or III: The processes involve reacting a compound of formula Ia, IIa or IIIa with isobutyrate or an isobutyrate equivalent.

Abstract: Processes for preparing an amine compound by catalytically hydrogenating a precursor nitrile compound. In a particular aspect, the present hydrogenation process occurs in a dipolar organic solvent in the presence of a palladium/carbon catalyst and a strong anhydrous protic acid. In a further aspect, the preferred embodiment relates to a process for deprotecting a compound to produce an amine compound. In yet a further aspect, the preferred embodiment relates to amine products produced by the present processes. These amine products may be used for a variety of purposes.

Abstract: The present invention involves booths for performing financial transactions which are particularly accessible by wheelchair users or other handicapped individuals. In one embodiment, a transaction staging booth (100) includes a staging surface (120) and at least one leg (110) for holding the staging surface to accommodate a user in a wheelchair. The booth includes one or more transaction interfaces (160, 170, 190). The transaction interface is adapted to provide an instruction set to the user for performing a financial transaction. In this manner, the physical structure of the transaction staging booth provides readily available access for both handicapped and non-handicapped users.

Abstract: An insert divider that allows a plant basket to become self watering as a solid plate portion with a wick system would separate the inner area of a plant basket, forming a lower water reservoir region and an upper plant soil region. A raised section on the solid plate portion aids in refilling water reservoir when aligned with accommodating hole in plant basket side wall.

Abstract: Circuit and method for hiding peer devices from a computer host are provided. The devices and host share a common electrical bus, e.g., a PCI bus. The method allows to generate a signal indicative of the presence of a first peer device. The method further allows to hide a second peer device from the host so that the second device is controlled by the first peer device whenever the signal indicates the presence of the first device.

Abstract: A plant basket hanger that allows hanging potted plants to be rotated. A hook with a snap or lock-in shaft that would mate to a hanger embodiment that has three or four long runners with clip or lock-in ends to attach to a plant basket while the upper ends of said runners form various top portions with a center hole for hook attachment.

Abstract: A clip-like holder for safely storing frame mounted eyewear. A fastener portion secures the holder to a variety of surfaces, while a flexibly resilient nosepiece/bridge support and restraint portion secures the eyewear to the holder. In various embodiments, the restraint comprises a resilient arm and/or a strap with mating fasteners secured to the holder body and strap. The fastener portion may comprise multi-sided adhesives, a resilient clip or the holder body may include a split bore for handlebar mounting.

Abstract: A clip-like holder for safely storing frame mounted eyewear. A fastener portion secures the holder to a variety of surfaces, while a flexibly resilient nosepiece/bridge support and restraint portion secures the eyewear to the holder. In various embodiments, the restraint comprises a resilient arm and/or a strap with mating fasteners secured to the holder body and strap. The fastener portion may comprise multi-sided adhesives, a resilient clip or the holder body may include a split bore for handlebar mounting.

Abstract: A timepiece has a counting mechanism for counting the oscillations of the oscillating regulating member. The counting mechanism includes a plastic block with a retaining pawl and a driving pawl embedded within it. The block has a notch whose two walls serve to limit the movement of a first portion of the driving pawl which is embedded by one extremity in the block and passes through the notch to an elbow formed in the driving pawl which cooperates with the oscillating member to drive a ratchet wheel by a second driving portion of the driving pawl. The retaining pawl has one extremity embedded in an elastic portion of the block and the other cooperates with the ratchet. The block has an eccentric member abutting the elastic portion to adjust the position of the retaining pawl.

Abstract: A mechanical digital display device in which a pair of display screens is arranged within a display zone. The screens are secured to a respective pivot lever movable in two planes to move the screens in horizontal and vertical directions and thereby form numbers or the like to be displayed.