Abstract: The invention relates to a novel carrier protein for use as a vaccine comprising the outer membrane protein C (OmpC) of Salmonella typhi Ty2 for conjugation with VI polysaccharide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel carrier protein for use as a vaccine comprising the outer membrane protein C (OmpC) of Salmonella typhi Ty2 for conjugation with VI polysaccharide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system or method for displaying rich presentation taskbar buttons for a corresponding application. In one example, the rich presentation taskbar button may receive content from an application through a programming interface. The present invention further relates to a system and method for displaying a rich presentation taskbar button and for displaying and/or dismissing a thumbnail of an application window associated with the rich presentation taskbar button. The present invention may further include a system and method of pinning the thumbnail on a display or dismissing a thumbnail. The present invention also relates to a system and method for displaying multiple taskbar buttons in a taskbar including controlling the size of individual taskbar buttons, consolidating taskbar buttons and placing taskbar buttons into an overflow based on the type of taskbar button in the taskbar.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for auditing motor vehicle wheel alignment includes a sensor for passively detecting physical cartesian relationships of at least one wheel on each motor vehicle, and a test station positioned for serially addressing each of the plurality of motor vehicles. A programmed computer control calculates measurements in response to representative signals from the sensors to identify the conditions of caster, camber and toe on the vehicle. A programmed analyzer for processing statistical process control techniques generates statistical data responsive to calculated measurements from the program computer control. Preferably, the test station is conveniently located along the production line for continuous but non-invasive detection of vehicle compliance with a predetermined level of standard deviation.

Abstract: In railroad applications, an improved method and apparatus for optimizing on-board rail lubrication for both curved and tangent track. The lubricants are applied by an apparatus directly to the rails behind the last axle of the last locomotive of a locomotive consist. The system uses lubricant delivery nozzles which are integrated with the sand pipe and nozzle for each rail. The lubricant nozzles are aimed toward the wheel rail contact at a distance of several inches behind the contact for accurate application of one lubricant on the top of the rail (TOR) and another on the rail gage side (RAGS). The lubricant quantities sprayed on the rail are controlled by a miroprocessor with the use of a flow injection pulse, system or flow control valves. Furthermore, the microprocessor triggers sand application when emergency brakes are applied. A new method of determination of trailing tons in the train is used by averaging the total power used by the locomotives at a certain speed.

Abstract: An arrangement whereby a passive line concentrator (100) can be connected in a managed token ring network includes a special concentrator port (200) in an active concentrator (10) which is adapted to have inserted the ring-in port (130) of the passive line concentrator. The special concentrator port of the active concentrator supplies a small phantom current to the passive concentrator, which returns the phantom current only if it has at least one active port. Detection of the returned phantom current controls insertion of the special concentrator port into the network.

Abstract: A concentrator for a token ring network utilizes latching relays having separate set and reset coils for controlling the insertion/bypass of the ports into the token ring network. Circuitry for providing a global reset capability for all of the ports includes transistors which function to both provide a path for the global reset pulse to the reset coils and to isolate each reset coil in a port from the reset coils of the other ports. Other circuitry is provided for preventing activation of the global reset function from affecting an active port.

Abstract: A process for enhancing the compatibility of polyester and polyamide in blends by adding thereto an effective amount of an aryl phosphoryl azide compound as for example diphenyl phosphoryl azide, and thereafter heating the composition until the desired enhancement in compatibility is obtained as evidenced by a lower of the individual melting points of the polyester and polyamide in the blend.

Abstract: This invention concerns a creepage control system for locomotives that optimizes adhesion while minimizing wasted energy, rail/wheel wear and shock loading on the drive train. The basis of the invention is to always maintain a small but positive value of the slope of the wheel-rail adhesion creep curve (or differential of adhesion versus creep) for all traction axles of the locomotive through microprocessor control. The value of the differential of adhesion versus creep is used to define an operating window for control and operation of motors continually in the optimum domain when high adhesion is demanded. When, due to a sudden increase in rail contamination, the value of the control function becomes negative, the microprocessor control reduces the generator excitation in stages until the function becomes positive and inside the operating window again. The microprocessor controls a rail cleaning system which is turned on or off depending on the cleanliness of the rail.

Abstract: This invention concerns a creepage control system for locomotives that optimizes adhesion while minimizing wasted energy, rail/wheel wear and shock loading on the drive train. The basis of the invention is to always maintain a small but positive value of the slope of the wheel-rail adhesion creep curve (or differential of adhesion versus creep) for all traction axles of the locomotive through microprocessor control. The value of the differential of adhesion versus creep is used to define an operating window for control and operation of motors continually in the optimum domain when high adhesion is demanded. When, due to a sudden increase in rail contamination, the value of the control function becomes negative, the microprocessor control reduces the generator excitation in stages until the function becomes positive and inside the operating window again. The microprocessor controls a rail cleaning system which is turned on or off depending on the cleanliness of the rail.

Abstract: In railroad operations, a method and apparatus for optimizing on-board rail lubrication for both curved and tangent track. The apparatus is mounted on the car body of the last locomotive of a locomotive consist behind the last axle. A lubricating device applies two different lubricants, one on the crown of the rail and the other on the gage side. The amount and type of the crown lubricant are chosen such that the crown lubricant is totally consumed by the passage of the train wheels. The amount of application of the two lubricants is controlled by a microprocessor. A new sensor has been devised which measures degree of rail curve and estimates the angle of attack of the wheel on the rail by converting lateral displacement into either of the two quantities. This value is provided to the microprocessor. Other sensors measuring speed, temperature, humidity, etc. provide input signals to the microprocessor.

Abstract: A filter for a switching power supply. The filter includes a common mode inductor with coil configurations allowing differential mode current from a dc source to pass through but attenuating common mode noise from the power supply so that the noise does not reach the dc source. The invention also includes the use of feed through capacitors at the switching power supply input terminals to provide further high-frequency noise attenuation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enhancing traction capacity and energy efficiency of locomotives and powered cars while helping to maintain the crown of the rail profile for better ride quality of trains. This is achieved by utilizing beneficially the effects of lateral creepage of a number of small, hard nonpowered cleaning wheels with alternately opposite angles of attack. The apparatus may include deflector shields and hot air jets for cleaning and preparing the rail crown surface, when the apparatus is used in locomotives or cars. An arrangement for automatically adjusting the angle of attack of the cleaning wheels is also given. The degree of cleaning of the rails can be electrically controlled by the locomotive engineer as desired including shutting off the device altogether.

Abstract: An extruded aluminum window is provided with outer frame members for fastening to the building and inner frame members for fastening and holding one or more glass panes. The frames are provided with a sealing system which while allowing pressure equalization prevents air and moisture from passing into the interior of the structure when the window is closed. The sealing system includes an external water deterrent and a pair of internal sealing members with the frame between the external deterrent and the internal sealing members having a water barrier formed with a plurality of serrations each in a plane parallel to the frames. The sill of the outer window frame is provided with internal and external upwardly extending legs, and a raised central portion which joins the external leg in a recessed gutter to drain water out through slots in the external leg. In one embodiment the window can pivot a full 180.degree.