Abstract: An illumination device may include a body having twelve sides, the body being formed by a first body portion including six sides of the twelve sides, and a second body portion including six sides of the twelve sides. The first body portion and the second body portion may be coupled to one another at a first interface and at a second interface disposed radially inward of the first interface, wherein the first interface may be positioned in a plurality of planes, and wherein the second interface may be positioned in a single plane. At least a portion of each of the twelve sides may include a transparent window. The illumination device may include a resilient cover disposed around the body.

Abstract: An illumination device may include a body having twelve sides, the body being formed by a first body portion including six sides of the twelve sides, and a second body portion including six sides of the twelve sides. The first body portion and the second body portion may be coupled to one another at a first interface and at a second interface disposed radially inward of the first interface, wherein the first interface may be positioned in a plurality of planes, and wherein the second interface may be positioned in a single plane. At least a portion of each of the twelve sides may include a transparent window. The illumination device may include a resilient cover disposed around the body.

Abstract: An illumination device may include a body having twelve sides, the body being formed by a first body portion including six sides of the twelve sides, and a second body portion including six sides of the twelve sides. The first body portion and the second body portion may be coupled to one another at a first interface and at a second interface disposed radially inward of the first interface, wherein the first interface may be positioned in a plurality of planes, and wherein the second interface may be positioned in a single plane. At least a portion of each of the twelve sides may include a transparent window. The illumination device may include a resilient cover disposed around the body.

Abstract: Decorative trim panels and methods for manufacturer are described. An example decorative planar material usable for producing the decorative trim panels may include a substrate layer, a decorative laminate layer attached to the substrate layer, and a substantially transparent coating layer permanently attached to the decorative laminate layer. The decorative planar material may be modified to produce decorative trim by making one or more cuts through the substrate and decorative laminate layers, but not extending significantly into the coating layer. The one or more cuts may physically separate the substrate and laminate layers into different portions that may then be bent at tight bend radii. The tight radii may be produced by using a single bend or a compound bend creating beveled edge. The coating layer permanently holds the physically separate portions together even after installation and use.

Abstract: A vehicle closure has a compartment latch that includes a safety device that is automatically engaged to disable the compartment latch when the compartment latch is unlatched. The safety device must be reset manually to restore normal operation of the compartment latch. Manual resetting requires repeated manipulation of a pawl lever to avoid inadvertent disengagement of the safety device, particularly by children.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making a decorative, essentially planar sheet of material having a design applied to one side, with the design being viewed through the sheet from the opposite side. A foreground component of the design is produced on a first resilient roller, and the first roller is rotated about its cylindrical axis. A second resilient roller rotates adjacent to the first resilient roller to form a nip with the first cylindrical roller. The planar sheet is fed through the nip formed between the first and second resilient rollers so that the foreground component of the design on the first resilient roller is transferred to the opposite side of the planar sheet. A background component of the design is produced on a third resilient roller, and the third roller is rotated about its cylindrical axis. A fourth resilient roller rotates adjacent to the third roller to form a nip with the third roller.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing fibrous or film type activated carbon including the steps of carbonizing a cellulosic material and activating the resulting carbon, each stop occurring at a temperature between 200.degree. C. and 1100.degree. C. in an oxidation-suppressing atmosphere, in which, prior to activation, the cellulosic material or carbon is impregnated with at least one boron-containing compound and at least one phosphorus-containing compound. This impregnation treatment greatly increases the activation rate, so reducing the activation time and therefore energy costs. Higher levels of production of fibrous activated carbons can thus be achieved.

Abstract: A pipeline of an indeterminate length, having a substantially constant inner diameter throughout its length, is formed by frictionally joining together a plurality of adjacent pipe segments. The ends of each pair of adjacent pipe segments are frictionally joined within an external, cylindrical sleeve member. The sleeve member has a substantially smooth inner bore and a substantially constant inner diameter, and is adapted to receive the adjacent pipe ends which abut within the sleeve.The joint of the disclosed pipeline is so designed that its strength can develop at least the yield stress of the material from which the pipeline is constructed.

Abstract: The invention provides a series of novel N-carboxyalkyl-peptides of formula I which are useful as inhibitors of proteoglycanase.

Abstract: A system and method for servicing subsea wells with a flexible riser. The flexible riser can be modified for use either with wireline or through the flow line tools. The flexible riser eliminates the requirement for motion or heave compensating equipment associated with rigid marine riser systems. The flexible riser, lower riser package and associated surface support equipment can be used to obtain vertical access to a subsea well without the need to use a drill ship or semisubmersible.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for simultaneously trenching and laying a submarine pipeline within the bed of a body of water covered with a relatively thick ice mass. The apparatus comprises a pipeline construction spread which precedes a trenching and pipe installation spread, both of which traverse the ice mass. The pipe installation vehicle advances toward the constructed pipeline, elevates the pipeline, forms a slot-like opening in the ice and directs the pipeline into the water through the slot. A submersible dredging assembly extends from a installation vehicle which forms part of the installation spread. As the vehicle advances, the dredging assembly forms a trench in the sea bed. At the same time the dredging assembly guides the pipeline into the trench and provides support to a submerged component of the pipeline which is threaded through a slot in the dredging assembly.

Abstract: An interior wall system formed from two opposing walls. Each opposing wall is assembled from a plurality of composite wall panels, each wall panel having an exterior surface material and an interior layer of insulating material bonded to one side of the exterior surface material. Each opposing wall is anchored to top and bottom U-shaped support members and adjoining wall panels of each wall are connected by a plurality of retaining clips. The retaining clips may be adjusted in length to accommodate various widths between the opposing walls. Additionally, splines are inserted between the first and second walls along the seams between adjoining wall panels. The wall system also includes a door frame comprising first and second jamb members and a lintel member, each having a spacing member attached to approximately the center thereof. The spacing members are inserted between the opposing walls and are used to anchor the door frame in place.

Abstract: An interior wall system formed from two opposing walls. Each opposing wall is assembled from a plurality of composite wall panels, each wall panel having an exterior surface material and an interior layer of insulating material bonded to one side of the exterior surface material. Each opposing wall is anchored to top and bottom U-shaped support members and adjoining wall panels of each wall are connected by a plurality of retaining clips. The retaining clips may be adjusted in length to accommodate various widths between the opposing walls. Additionally, splines are inserted between the first and second walls along the seams between adjoining wall panels. The wall system also includes a door frame comprising first and second jamb members and a lintel member, each having a spacing member attached to approximately the center thereof. The spacing members are inserted between the opposing walls and are used to anchor the door frame in place.

Abstract: An interior wall system formed from two opposing walls. Each opposing wall is assembled from a plurality of composite wall panels, each wall panel having an exterior surface material and an interior layer of insulating material bonded to one side of the exterior surface material. Each opposing wall is anchored to top and bottom U-shaped support members and adjoining wall panels of each wall are connected by a plurality of retaining clips. The retaining clips may be adjusted in length to accommodate various widths between the opposing walls. Additionally, splines are inserted between the first and second walls along the seams between adjoining wall panels. The wall system also includes a door frame comprising first and second jamb members and a lintel member, each having a spacing member attached to approximately the center thereof. The spacing members are inserted between the opposing walls and are used to anchor the door frame in place.

Abstract: A rail having an upper supporting edge and a lower braking edge, and a traction unit for riding on the rail and adapted to be connected to a carrier so as to suspend the carrier from the rail. This traction unit has a power-driven wheel to ride on the rail upper edge, and a plurality of braking wheels positioned close enough to the lower edge of the rail to prevent the traction wheel from jumping off the upper edge thereof, and a brake system for each brake wheel. A substantially C-shaped arm is pivotally connected to the traction unit near the top thereof and extends downwardly and around the rail and has a lower end extending across the plane of the rail, to which the carrier is connected.

Abstract: A system utilizing a bank of frequency staggered band-pass filters spanning the range in which fat emboli are known to occur is provided for the early detection of fat emboli in blood.