Abstract: A system may include a broadband light source emitting polarized light that is polarized to two orthogonal polarization states, multiple beam splitters for combining and splitting the polarization states, and interferometric cell for creation of interference patterns with respect to a sample surface, lenses of appropriate design that focus the polarized light at predefined locations, and sensors that analyze the polarized light as a function of angle and wavelength. The system may also include a controller configured to modulate the reference arm through operation of an optical chopper and allow for different data analysis modes to be used on the system produced data.

Abstract: A system may include a broadband light source emitting polarized light that is polarized to two orthogonal polarization states, multiple beam splitters for combining and splitting the polarization states, and interferometric cell for creation of interference patterns with respect to a sample surface, lenses of appropriate design that focus the polarized light at predefined locations, and sensors that analyze the polarized light as a function of angle and wavelength. The system may also include a controller configured to modulate the reference arm through operation of an optical chopper and allow for different data analysis modes to be used on the system produced data.

Abstract: Systems are provided for a modular multi-wavelength UV-VIS detector unit, such as an absorbance detector (e.g., spectrophotometer) included in a high-performance liquid chromatography system. In one example, a detector unit includes one or more light emitters and a sliding assembly configured to slidingly move a flow cell relative to the one or more light emitters, the one or more light emitters mounted on a floating rig to facilitate alignment between the one or more light emitters and the flow cell when the sliding assembly is in a closed position.

Abstract: Systems are provided for a modular multi-wavelength UV-VIS detector unit, such as an absorbance detector (e.g., spectrophotometer) included in a high-performance liquid chromatography system. In one example, a detector unit includes one or more light emitters and a sliding assembly configured to slidingly move a flow cell relative to the one or more light emitters, the one or more light emitters mounted on a floating rig to facilitate alignment between the one or more light emitters and the flow cell when the sliding assembly is in a closed position.

Abstract: Systems are provided for a modular multi-wavelength UV-VIS detector unit, such as an absorbance detector (e.g., spectrophotometer) included in a high-performance liquid chromatography system. In one example, a detector unit includes one or more light emitters and a sliding assembly configured to slidingly move a flow cell relative to the one or more light emitters, the one or more light emitters mounted on a floating rig to facilitate alignment between the one or more light emitters and the flow cell when the sliding assembly is in a closed position.

Abstract: Systems are provided for a modular multi-wavelength UV-VIS detector unit, such as an absorbance detector (e.g., spectrophotometer) included in a high-performance liquid chromatography system. In one example, a detector unit includes one or more light emitters and a sliding assembly configured to slidingly move a flow cell relative to the one or more light emitters, the one or more light emitters mounted on a floating rig to facilitate alignment between the one or more light emitters and the flow cell when the sliding assembly is in a closed position.

Abstract: A decorative and/or promotional accessory to be secured to a lace such as a shoe lace includes a molded plastic body having a passage longitudinally extending therethrough from a first opening to a second opening. The passage is sized and shaped to receive the lace therethrough and to frictionally secure the body in a desired position along the lace. The accessory also includes indicia provided on an exterior surface of the accessory which can be in the form of any desired message, name, number, logo, graphic, or the like. An alternative embodiment of the accessory is disclosed which is to be secured to a cap bill. This embodiment includes a slot radially extending to the passage which is sized and shaped to receive the cap brim therein and to resiliently grip the bill and removably secure the accessory in a desired position along the bill.

Abstract: A decorative and/or promotional accessory to be secured to a lace such as a shoe lace includes a molded plastic body having a passage longitudinally extending therethrough from a first opening to a second opening. The passage is sized and shaped to receive the lace therethrough and to frictionally secure the body in a desired position along the lace. The accessory also includes indicia provided on an exterior surface of the accessory which can be in the form of any desired message, name, number, logo, graphic, or the like. An alternative embodiment of the accessory is disclosed which is to be secured to a cap bill. This embodiment includes a slot radially extending to the passage which is sized and shaped to receive the cap brim therein and to resiliently grip the bill and removably secure the accessory in a desired position along the bill.

Abstract: A sports training aid that displays multiple surface-targets so as to aid the practitioner in acquiring accurate alignment, identifying an intermediate surface-target upon which to focus, and building confidence. The training aid utilizes a beginning point (16a), intermediate target (16b), and ultimate target (16c) sources. The surface-target displayed by the ultimate target source (16c) is used to aim at the point where the practitioner ultimately wants his or her ball or object to come to rest. The ball or object is placed upon the surface-target displayed by the beginning point source (16a) and is hit so that it passes over the surface-target displayed by the intermediate target source (16b), and if hit with the correct amount of force, it will come to rest in or upon the ultimate target. The target sources are housed in or upon the target source containment base (14) and the target source containment base is supported by an angled support shaft (12) which is supported by a weighted base (10).

Abstract: A decorative and/or promotional accessory to be secured to a lace such as a shoe lace includes a molded plastic body having a passage longitudinally extending therethrough from a first opening to a second opening. The passage is sized and shaped to receive the lace therethrough and to frictionally secure the body in a desired position along the lace. The accessory also includes indicia provided on an exterior surface of the accessory which can be in the form of any desired message, name, number, logo, graphic, or the like. An alternative embodiment of the accessory is disclosed which is to be secured to a cap bill. This embodiment includes a slot radially extending to the passage which is sized and shaped to receive the cap brim therein and to resiliently grip the bill and removably secure the accessory in a desired position along the bill.

Abstract: The vertical blanking interval (“VBI”) of a video signal is used in broadband communications including digital data transmission on the VBI or a dual VBI/PCS system capable of enhancing rapid deployment of wireless VBI communications or PCS services to a remote transceiver where no or marginally profitable infrastructure exists. A wireless digital communication system has a broadcast interface for encoding message information on the VBI of a video signal. The message information is encoded to a VBI format to form a pre-formatted signal. A broadcast device transmits an out-going signal having the pre-formatted signal modulated or otherwise embedded in the VBI. The pre-formatted signal is received from the broadcast interface and is transmitted on a carrier of the out-going signal. At least one transceiver receives the out-going signal and transmits a return signal on the carrier of the out-going signal.

Abstract: The present application relates to the use of the vertical blanking interval (“VBI”) to broadband communications including digital data transmission on the VBI or for a dual VBI/PCS System Capable of enhancing rapid deployment of wireless VBI communications or PCS services to a remote transceiver where no or marginally profitable infrastructure exists. Specifically, the present invention provides a wireless digital communication system having a broadcast interface for encoding message information on the vertical blanking interval (VBI) of a video signal, the message information is encoded to a VBI format so as to form a pre-formatted signal. A broadcast device for transmitting an out-going signal having the pre-formatted signal modulated or otherwise embedded in the VBI of the video signal. The pre-formatted signal is received from the broadcast interface and is transmitted on a carrier of the out-going signal.

Abstract: The present application relates to the use of the vertical blanking interval (“VBI”) to broadband communications including digital data transmission on the VBI or for a dual VBI/PCS System Capable of enhancing rapid deployment of wireless VBI communications or PCS services to a remote transceiver where no or marginally profitable infrastructure exists. Specifically, the present invention provides a wireless digital communication system having a broadcast interface for encoding message information on the vertical blanking interval (VBI) of a video signal, the message information is encoded to a VBI format so as to form a pre-formatted signal. A broadcast device for transmitting an out-going signal having the pre-formatted signal modulated or otherwise embedded in the VBI of the video signal. The pre-formatted signal is received from the broadcast interface and is transmitted on a carrier of the out-going signal.