Abstract: Techniques for package loading mechanisms are disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, a base portion of a laptop includes a circuit board on which an integrated circuit component is mounted. A heat sink is mated with the integrated circuit component. A spring presses against part of the chassis of the laptop, pressing the integrated circuit component and the heat sink together, providing strong thermal coupling between them.

Abstract: A solenoid valve includes a housing defining an interior, a coil disposed in the interior, and an armature disposed in the interior and moveable between a first position and a second position during energization of the coil. A stationary member is fixedly coupled to the housing and has an inner surface defining a central bore, a first detent, and a second detent. A moveable member is disposed in the central bore, defines an aperture, and is moveable with the armature relative to the stationary member between the first and second positions. A biasing member is disposed in the aperture, and a locking member is biased by the biasing member toward and is engageable with the stationary member in the first detent to hold the moveable member in the first position and is engageable with the stationary member in the second detent to hold the moveable member in the second position.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to present developing incidents to a user in accordance with a selected criteria. Where the incidents correspond to developing gas concentrations, gas samples can be compared to a selected threshold, and responsive to the comparison, a concentration indicating display, relative to a selected region being monitored, can be presented to a user. The displayed concentration indicating elements, in response to real-time samples, can expand on the visual presentation indicating the characteristics of a developing incident. Stored historical information can be represented for after action analysis.

Abstract: The application discloses peptides capable of preventing or treating fungal disease, including fungal allergy disease.

Abstract: The application discloses peptides capable of preventing or treating fungal disease, including fungal allergy disease.

Abstract: A method is provided for use in distributing access to a data item. The method includes allowing multiple transfers between computers of a single instance of permission to gain access to the data item, the transfers occurring across data connections and including a first transfer between a first computer and a second computer and a subsequent transfer between the second computer and a third computer, wherein at any one time only one computer retains the instance of permission and is able to use the instance of permission to gain access to the data item.

Abstract: A surgical garment includes a head gear apparatus for supporting a face shield and shroud. The head gear apparatus includes a helmet that supports a fan assembly, and that defines forward and rear ventilation passageways. The helmet includes a chin bar that defines a centrally located slot, and an upper ledge. The upper edge of the face shield contacts the upper ledge, while the lower edge of the shield includes a tab that extends through the slot. The chin bar and face shield include a plurality of magnetic elements that magnetically connect the lower edge of the face shield to the chin bar. The helmet is suspended from a strap assembly that is carried directly on the head of the wearer. The strap assembly includes an adjustable occipital support that bears against the occiput of the wearer. The face shield can include a plurality of film layers that can be removed when soiled.

Abstract: A method of delivering and retaining zinc borate within a wet process hardboard is disclosed wherein process parameters are controlled and the borate is included in the overlay slush process of wet board processing.

Abstract: Content is displayed in an apparatus, such as a book, using an input device, an electromechanical device, a light emitting device and an audio device. A user selects an input device coupled with the apparatus. In response to the selection, an object is moved within the apparatus with the electromechanical device while simultaneously flashing light from the light emitting device and playing a sound with the audio device.

Abstract: The present invention is an article of manufacture, comprising a wrist pad having a pad base, a pad extension, and a wrist strap. The pad extension extends towards the palm from the wrist pad base. The article may also contain a vibrating mechanism and a support. The vibrating mechanism is typically one or more coin motors. The support is typically constructed of plastic. The invention is for use by data entry personnel and others who spend long periods using keyboards and computer mice. The goal of wrist pads and related devices is the prevention of repetitive motion injuries.

Abstract: A method is provided for use in distributing access to a data item. The method includes allowing multiple transfers between computers of a single instance of permission to gain access to the data item, the transfers occurring across data connections and including a first transfer between a first computer and a second computer and a subsequent transfer between the second computer and a third computer, wherein at any one time only one computer retains the instance of permission and is able to use the instance of permission to gain access to the data item.

Abstract: A method is provided for use in distributing access to a data item. The method includes allowing multiple transfers between computers of a single instance of permission to gain access to the data item, the transfers occurring across data connections and including a first transfer between a first computer and a second computer and a subsequent transfer between the second computer and a third computer, wherein at any one time only one computer retains the instance of permission and is able to use the instance of permission to gain access to the data item.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for the production and secretion of polypeptides. Included herein is the use of interrupting peptide transport activity for an increase in polypeptide production and/or secretion.

Abstract: A method of delivering and retaining zinc borate within a wet process hardboard is disclosed wherein process parameters are controlled and the borate is included in the overlay slush process of wet board processing.

Abstract: A mobility device for enhancing movement of a user limited by illness or injury made from an elongated element with a plurality of longitudinally adjacent sections with a sloped forearm cradling section and a correspondingly sloped handgrip section which together align the hand with the forearm to ergonometrically support the body of the user and reduce muscular activity needed during ambulation and while stationary.

Abstract: A method is provided for use in distributing access to a data item. The method includes allowing multiple transfers between computers of a single instance of permission to gain access to the data item, the transfers occurring across data connections and including a first transfer between a first computer and a second computer and a subsequent transfer between the second computer and a third computer, wherein at any one time only one computer retains the instance of permission and is able to use the instance of permission to gain access to the data item.

Abstract: A surgical garment includes a head gear apparatus for supporting a face shield and shroud. The head gear apparatus includes a helmet that supports a fan assembly, and that defines forward and rear ventilation passageways. The helmet includes a chin bar that defines a centrally located slot, and an upper ledge. The upper edge of the face shield contacts the upper ledge, while the lower edge of the shield includes a tab that extends through the slot. The chin bar and face shield include a plurality of magnetic elements that magnetically connect the lower edge of the face shield to the chin bar. The helmet is suspended from a strap assembly that is carried directly on the head of the wearer. The strap assembly includes an adjustable occipital support that bears against the occiput of the wearer. The face shield can include a plurality of film layers that can be removed when soiled.

Abstract: A suspension system for the care and prevention of wounds on the body of a user includes an array of removable suspension devices forming a flexible sheet. Each suspension device is removably coupled to at least on other suspension device. The suspension devices are selectably removable from the array in order to define a space within the sheet which approximates the size of a target area on the body of the user. A disposable garment for the body of a user includes an absorbent portion and a wound are and prevention suspension portion. The absorbent portion has fluid pervious inner sheet, a fluid impervious outer sheet and at least one layer of absorbent material disposed between the inner and outer sheets. The wound are and prevention suspension portion is coupled to the absorbent portion.

Abstract: A surgical garment includes a head gear apparatus for supporting a face shield and shroud. The head gear apparatus includes a helmet that supports a fan assembly, and that defines forward and rear ventilation passageways. The helmet includes a chin bar that defines a centrally located slot, and an upper ledge. The upper edge of the face shield contacts the upper ledge, while the lower edge of the shield includes a tab that extends through the slot. The chin bar and face shield include a plurality of magnetic elements that magnetically connect the lower edge of the face shield to the chin bar. The helmet is suspended from a strap assembly that is carried directly on the head of the wearer. The strap assembly includes an adjustable occipital support that bears against the occiput of the wearer. The face shield can include a plurality of film layers that can be removed when soiled.

Abstract: The invention features a bearing housing that employs fewer structural components than traditionally used. In one embodiment, endplates are integrated into the upper and lower housing structures such that essentially only two prefabricated pieces are required to form the bearing housing. Additionally, the integrated endplates house seal assemblies that prevent the ingress and egress of contaminants between the shaft and the bearing housing.