Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for separating first and second abutting frame sections of an assembled canvas frame. The device comprises first (1) and second (2) plate members, wherein the first plate member (1) is adapted for insertion into a groove in the first frame section of the assembled frame, and the second plate member (2) is adapted for insertion into a groove in the second frame section of the assembled frame. The first and second plate members (1, 2) are interconnected and the first plate member (1) is moveable in relation to the second plate member (2). Movement of the first plate member (1) results in separation of the frame sections. The present invention further comprises a method for separating first and second abutting frame sections.

Abstract: An electrical assembly comprises a chain-link converter which includes a plurality of chain-link sub-modules. Each of the chain-link sub-modules is operable to provide a voltage source. Moreover, each of the chain-link sub-modules is provided with a visual indicator. The electrical assembly includes a controller which is configured to selectively operate each of the visual indicators to present a respective mapping visual signal. The electrical assembly additionally includes an image receiving device which is configured to receive the respective mapping visual signal. The electrical assembly also includes a processor which is operatively coupled to the image receiving device. The processor is configured to receive and process the respective mapping visual signal received by the image receiving device so as to create a map of a spatial arrangement of the chain-link sub-modules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for separating first and second abutting frame sections of an assembled canvas frame. The device comprises first (1) and second (2) plate members, wherein the first plate member (1) is adapted for insertion into a groove in the first frame section of the assembled frame, and the second plate member (2) is adapted for insertion into a groove in the second frame section of the assembled frame. The first and second plate members (1, 2) are interconnected and the first plate member (1) is moveable in relation to the second plate member (2). Movement of the first plate member (1) results in separation of the frame sections. The present invention further comprises a method for separating first and second abutting frame sections.

Abstract: An inorganic particulate suspension may include a first kaolin having a shape factor of at least about 70, and a second kaolin having a shape factor less than or equal to about 20. The first kaolin and the second kaolin form a kaolin composition, which may have a content ratio of the first kaolin to the second kaolin ranging from about 90:10 to about 50:50. An inorganic particulate suspension may include a kaolin composition having a shape factor ranging from about 55 to about 75, wherein at least about 70% to about 90% by weight of the particles of the kaolin composition have an equivalent spherical diameter less than 2 microns. The suspension may have a Hercules viscosity ranging from about 600 rpm to about 700 rpm at 18.0 dyne using an “A” bob, and the suspension may have a solids content ranging from about 55% to about 75% solids.

Abstract: An electrical assembly comprises a chain-link converter which includes a plurality of chain-link sub-modules. Each of the chain-link sub-modules is operable to provide a voltage source. Moreover, each of the chain-link sub-modules is provided with a visual indicator. The electrical assembly includes a controller which is configured to selectively operate each of the visual indicators to present a respective mapping visual signal. The electrical assembly additionally includes an image receiving device which is configured to receive the respective mapping visual signal. The electrical assembly also includes a processor which is operatively coupled to the image receiving device. The processor is configured to receive and process the respective mapping visual signal received by the image receiving device so as to create a map of a spatial arrangement of the chain-link sub-modules.

Abstract: A composition including ground calcium carbonate may have a coarse particle size and high steepness factor. Some compositions may include ground calcium carbonate and an additive, such as kaolin. A coating including ground calcium carbonate may have a course particle size and high steepness factor, and a carrier suspending the ground calcium carbonate. The ground calcium carbonate may have a mean particle size (d50) greater than about 2.4 ?m. The ground calcium carbonate may also have a steepness factor greater than about 30. Also described are products including a substrate and a coating applied to the substrate, where the coating includes ground calcium carbonate having a coarse particle size and high steepness factor.

Abstract: A method of transmitting an RF signal over a wireless communication network is provided. The method comprises determining a respective weighting factor for each of a plurality of digital signals each corresponding to a respective channel, the weighting factors weighting the digital signals to produce a composite signal intended for transmission as an RF signal via a power amplifier. The method further comprises executing instructions on a processor to dynamically calculate a metric related to the non-linearity of the power amplifier's transfer characteristics for the composite signal using the determined weighting factors. The method further comprises supplying to the power amplifier a signal for transmission as an RF signal and amplifying the signal for transmission at the power amplifier to transmit an RF signal over the wireless communication network via at least one antenna. The method further comprises controlling the transmission based on the metric related to the amplifier non-linearity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a signal in a wireless communication system. The method comprises: receiving a signal at a receiver over a wireless channel; sampling the signal to produce a plurality of signal samples; and supplying the samples to an equaliser implemented in software running on a processor of the receiver, the equaliser being configured to process the samples using at least one equaliser time period having a nominal length. The method further comprises dynamically determining one or more characteristics of the channel; in dependence on the determined channel characteristics, dynamically selecting between a first operational state of the equaliser in which the nominal length is used and a second operational state of the equaliser in which an alternative length is used in place of the nominal length; and processing the samples in the equaliser using the determined equaliser time period length.

Abstract: A method, program and apparatus for transmitting an RF signal over a wireless communication network. The method comprises: determining a respective weighting factor for each of a plurality of digital signals each corresponding to a respective channel, the weighting factors being for weighting the digital signals for combination to produce a composite signal intended for transmission as an RF signal via a power amplifier. The method further comprises: executing instructions on a processor to dynamically calculate, in the processor, a metric related to the non-linearity of the power amplifier's transfer characteristics for the composite signal using the determined weighting factors; supplying to the power amplifier a signal for transmission as an RF signal; amplifying the signal for transmission at the power amplifier to transmit an RF signal over the wireless communication network via at least one antenna; and controlling the transmission based on the metric related to the amplifier non-linearity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing a signal in a wireless communication system. The method comprises: receiving a signal at a receiver over a wireless channel; sampling the signal to produce a plurality of signal samples; and supplying the samples to an equaliser implemented in software running on a processor of the receiver, the equaliser being configured to process the samples using at least one equaliser time period having a nominal length. The method further comprises dynamically determining one or more characteristics of the channel; in dependence on the determined channel characteristics, dynamically selecting between a first operational state of the equaliser in which the nominal length is used and a second operational state of the equaliser in which an alternative length is used in place of the nominal length; and processing the samples in the equaliser using the determined equaliser time period length.

Abstract: A method for structuring an obligation. More particularly, a method for structuring an interest-bearing obligation which is convertible into stock.

Abstract: Bright-polarizer-free, active-matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs) are formed on plastic substrates. The primary components of the display are a pixel circuit fabricated on one plastic substrate, an intervening liquid-crystal material, and a counter electrode on a second plastic substrate. The-pixel circuit contains one or more thin-film transistors (TFTs) and either a transparent or reflective pixel electrode manufactured at sufficiently low temperatures to avoid damage to the plastic substrate. Fabrication of the TFTs can be carried out at temperatures less than 100.degree. C. The liquid crystal material is a commercially made nematic curvilinear aligned phase (NCAP) film. The counter electrode is comprised of a plastic substrate coated with a transparent conductor, such as indium-doped tin oxide (ITO). By coupling the active matrix with NCAP, a high-information content can be provided in a bright, fully plastic package.