Abstract: A screen deck runner assembly (20) suitable for use in a vibratory screening machine characterized by the assembly including a saddle member (5), being configured and 420 dimensioned to removably straddle a screen deck runner (1) and to engage a screen panel (3).

Abstract: A dispensing system delivers a precise amount of fluid for biological or chemical processing and/or analysis. Dispensing means moves the fluid. The dispensing means is operated by a pneumatic force. Connection means delivers the fluid to the desired location. An actuator means provides the pneumatic force to the dispensing means. Valving means transmits the pneumatic force from the actuator means to the dispensing means.

Abstract: ECG and ultrasound data of the heart are acquired in real-time during a scan. A data acquisition module is controlled during the scan to prospectively gate acquisition of CT data as a function of the real-time ECG data and the real-time ultrasound data. An image is reconstructed from the acquired CT data.

Abstract: Fibrous composite articles and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The preferred fibrous materials have average fiber lengths of less than about 2 millimeters, and are obtained from industrial hemp hurd, kenaf hurd, and/or the culms of various species of vegetable bamboo. The fibers are combined with a binder resin and, optionally, a sizing agent to form a mat that is consolidated under heat and pressure to form the composite articles. The formed articles exhibit strength and durability characteristics at least roughly equivalent, if not superior, to those of conventional wood-based fibrous composite articles.

Abstract: An actuation system for a plurality of variable stator vanes pivotally mounted in a casing of a compressor. The system includes a plurality of levers each having a proximal end and an opposite distal end. Each of the proximal ends are fixedly coupled to a corresponding stator vane of the plurality of variable stator vanes for pivoting the corresponding stator vane about a stator vane axis. The system also includes an actuation ring coaxially surrounding the casing adjacent the plurality of levers. The actuation ring is coupled to the distal ends of each of the plurality of levers for pivoting the levers as the actuation ring is rotated about a compressor rotation axis. The actuation ring includes a pin extending outward from a radially outward surface of the actuation ring. The system also includes a template comprising a slot for receiving at least a portion of the actuation ring pin.

Abstract: A vacuum system comprises, as an integral assembly, a vacuum pump with drive motor, a purge valve, a roughing valve and an electronic control module. A cryogenic vacuum pump and a turbomolecular vacuum pump are disclosed. The control module has a programmed processor for controlling the motor and valves and is user programmable for establishing specific control sequences. The integral electronic control module is removable from the assembly and is connected to the other devices through a common connector assembly. In the turbomolecular pump system proper introduction of a purge gas through the purge valve is detected by detecting the current load on the pump drive or by detecting foreline pressure. To test the purge gas status, the purge valve may be closed and then opened as drive current or pressure is monitored. After power failure, the controller will continue normal drive of the turbomolecular pump so long as the speed of the pump has remained above a threshold value.

Abstract: Techniques for processing incoming signals conforming to a plurality of standards or communication formats with a single baseband receive section are disclosed. In one aspect, a plurality of analog processing components are adjusted in response to a format select signal, set according to one of a plurality of supported formats or standards. In another aspect, the operating mode of an A/D converter is tuned in response to the format select signal. In yet another aspect, the response characteristics of a jammer filter are tuned in response to the format select signal. In yet another aspect, the adjustment of the plurality of analog processing components is carried out by varying the frequency of a sample clock in response to the format select signal. Various other aspects are also presented. These aspects have the benefit of allowing a single baseband receive section to be deployed to process analog signals conforming to a plurality of communications standards or formats, in a power and area efficient manner.

Abstract: A method for forming ammonia is disclosed and which includes the steps of forming a plasma; providing a source of metal particles, and supplying the metal particles to the plasma to form metal nitride particles; and providing a substance, and reacting the metal nitride particles with the substance to produce ammonia, and an oxide byproduct.

Abstract: Compounds of formula wherein A1, A2 and A3 are each independently of the others a bond or a C1-C6alkylene bridge; A4 is a C1-C6alkylene bridge; D is CH or N; W is, for example, O, NR7 or S; T is, for example, a bond, O, NH or NR7; Q is O, NR7, S, SO or SO2; Y is O, NR7, S, SO or SO2; X1 and X2 are each independently of the other fluorine, chlorine or bromine; R1, R2 and R3 are, for example, H, halogen, CN, nitro, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkylcarbonyl or C2-C6alkenyl; R4 is, for example, H, halogen, CN, nitro or C1-C6alkyl; R5 and R6 are, for example, H, CN, OH, C1-C6alkyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl-C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy or C1-C6haloalkoxy; R7 is H, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6alkoxyalkyl or C1-C6alkylcarbonyl; k, when D is nitrogen, is 1, 2 or 3; or, when D is CH, is 1, 2, 3 or 4; and m is 1 or 2; and, where applicable, their possible E/Z isomers, E/Z isomeric mixtures and/or tautomers, in each case in free form or in salt form, a process for the preparation of those compounds and

Abstract: A multimedia printing device receives multimedia data, processes it, and outputs it, thereby enhancing the handling and use of such data. In an embodiment, the processed data are output in a variety of formats, including on video paper, through a multimedia broadcast, or a bar code pointer to a digital archive. In another embodiment, the multimedia printing device receives multimedia data and uses the data to perform multimedia and video localization on the peripheral devices that generate the multimedia data. In another embodiment, the multimedia printing device carries out commands to capture and process multimedia data, including by inserting multimedia objects into existing documents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preparing specimens for a cryo-electron microscope, comprising an environmental chamber, a holder for a sample or a carrier, and at least one blotting element to which a medium for absorbing liquid is or can be attached, both disposed in the environmental chamber, and a cooling medium for cooling down said sample. The said blotting element can be moved towards the sample or carrier in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A memory may be implemented with a stable chalcogenide glass which is defined as a generally amorphous chalcogenide material that does not change to a generally crystalline phase when exposed to 200° C. for 30 minutes or less. Different states may be programmed by changing the threshold voltage of the material. The threshold voltage may be changed with pulses of different amplitude and/or different pulse fall times. Reading may be done using a reference level between the threshold voltages of the two different states. A separate access device is generally not needed.

Abstract: A method positions a sensor in a honeycomb body which is provided with hollow spaces that can be penetrated at least in part by an exhaust gas. The sensor is placed in an area of the honeycomb body in which at least one minimum hydrogen concentration occurs when the honeycomb body is operated in the emission system of a motor vehicle. The sensor positioning method allows the sensor to be placed in the honeycomb body in such a way that systematic errors that occur are kept as small as possible as a result of an inherent transverse sensitivity of the sensor to hydrogen. This applies especially to lambda probes. A honeycomb body contains the sensor which is placed so as to supply particularly reliable test data whose systematic error is as small as possible.

Abstract: Use of an adaptive radiation therapy framework includes determination of a radiation beam size, radiation beam shape, and radiation beam position for delivering at least a portion of a prescribed radiation dose to a target volume based on first image data of a patient, and selection of one radiation therapy process from an available first process and second process. The first radiation therapy process comprises acquisition of two dimensional image data of the patient, determination of a position offset based on the two-dimensional image data and on the first image data, and movement of the patient based on the position offset. The second radiation therapy process comprises acquisition of three-dimensional image data of the patient, determination of a second position offset based on the three-dimensional image data and on the first image data, and movement of the patient based on the second position offset.

Abstract: A method for the production of elastomer and duromer molded items in an injection molding process using an injection molding machine with a respectively separately heatable filling unit, injection unit and cross-linking tool. The filling unit is heated to a temperature which is non-critical with regard to the cross-linking reaction of the plastic to be treated. The injection unit is heated to a temperature which is slightly below the cross-linking temperature of the molding material used.

Abstract: A disposable microwave food shield for preventing splatter of food onto the interior surfaces of microwave ovens made from absorbent, yet rigid paper material.

Abstract: Polarization mode dispersion (PMD) induced system penalty ? is determined from optical characteristics of an optical wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) signal that is carried on a network. The method involves tapping the optical WDM signal, separating an optical channel from the tapped optical WDM signal, performing a frequency-resolved state of polarization (SOP) measurement on the channel, and computing the PMD-induced system penalty as ?=AL2+BL4, in which A and B are predetermined parameters and L is an SOP string length based on the SOP measurement.

Abstract: The invention is directed to chemical processes of preparing fractions form North American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium) and pharmaceutical compositions containing these fractions. The products of the present invention may be used to stimulate the production of cytokines and/or antibodies, or as therapeutics targeted at conditions characterized by low immunity, such as the common cold, influenza, chronic fatigue syndrome, AIDS and cancer.