Abstract: Triclosan, a diphenyl ether additive characterized by molecular electrochemical functionality, is proposed as a unique compatibilizer with nonpolar bisphenyl vinyl ester thermosets and especially those resins containing hydroxyl groups. Electrochemical functionality is being described as alternating conformational changes related to molecular asymmetry where a dipole is either hidden alongside the ether dihedral angle with phenyl planes at about 30 degrees, or the dipole becomes exposed as the phenyl planes rotate toward 90 degrees. Accentuated electrochemical compatibilization through nonbonded Lennard-Jones parameters with molecular similarities related to closer intermolecular distances involves resin polymer chain and monomer entanglement for increased toughness and other improved mechanical properties. Triclosan compatibilization with bisphenyl-A vinyl esters is extreme, allowing major concentrations to be incorporated.

Abstract: An electrical connector (20) mounted on a substrate (20b) defining holes (22) includes a base (30) and first and second terminals (62, 84) attached to the base. Each terminal has a retention portion (622) and a pair of curved arms (624, 626) extending from opposite ends of the retention portion. The pair of curved arms are respectively formed with upper and lower contact portions (623, 625). Each terminal has a securing portion (842) and upper and lower mating portions (844, 848) extending from opposite ends of the securing portion. Certain second terminals each have a bent portion (846) to make the pitch between the lower mating portions of two adjacent second terminals larger than that between the upper contact portions of two adjacent first terminals, thereby conveniently and safely drilling the holes of the substrate in which the lower mating portions are secured.

Abstract: A silane treated high purity chopped quartz fiber reinforced dental composite material having increased viscosity for improved handling ability, reduction in porosity, elimination of edge-void defects and improved reestablishment of interproximal contacts. The fiber ductility specifically permits bending and confirmation within small geometrical boundaries to approximate continuous fiber strengths without incurring excessive breakage or voids.

Abstract: The method for electronically conveying large blocks of data between geographically-remote locations by uploading the sender's data to the local hub site of a service provider's network, earmarking that data with an electronic invoice, transmitting that data via the service provider's high speed network to a secondary hub site that is local to the recipient's geographic location, and downloading the data from the second hub site to the recipient's network. Duplicate archival versions of the transmitted data may be maintained at two geographically-distinct locations, such as the service provider's primary and secondary network hub sites. The total number of network connections may be reduced with a minimum number of alternative connections maintained to ensure data delivery in the event of a network connection failure. Value-added services may be performed on the data either prior or subsequent to its transmission between the primary and secondary hub sites.

Abstract: Apparatus for simulating a complex system includes controller means having a sequence of instructions executed by the controller means for providing digital signals representative of a selected state and location of at least one of a plurality of indicators devices, in accordance with a software model of a system being simulated, and for receiving digital signals representative of an occurence and value of rotational motion, for receiving digital signals corresponding to an occurence of making and breaking of a signal path, and for processing said receive signals in accordance with a predetermined sequence of instructions corresponding to the model of the system simulated by the apparatus. The apparatus further includes a mock-up of the system being simulated, including a control panel corresponding substantially to the actual system having disposed thereon switches, indicator lights, and rotational motion devices, such as joy sticks, potentiometers, track balls, and the like.

Abstract: An apparatus for simulating a multimode meter having a pair of test leads, a function switch, and a range select switch is provided. The simulated multimeter apparatus is fed by digital display data signals and provides a numeric display representative of a number corresponding to digital data display signals. Further, the simulated multimeter apparatus is fed by a plurality of switch signals which correspond to predetermined locations of the function and range select switches and fed by an input data stream corresponding to simulated electrical parameter values, related to the values of the functions switch and the range switch, for converting the input data stream into the digital display data signals.