Abstract: There is presented a new flame retardant composition comprising a brominated aromatic composition and a butyl substituted phenyl phosphate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphorous based flame retardants useful in polyurethane foam and foams comprising the phosphorous based flame retardants.

Abstract: Flame retardant flexible polyurethane foam compositions, methods of flame retarding flexible polyurethane foam compositions, articles made therefrom and flame retardants that comprise blends of (alkyl substituted) triaryl phosphate ester and phosphorus-containing flame retardant having at least about 5 wt. % phosphorus additives. The combined weight of the (alkyl substituted) triaryl phosphate ester and the phosphorus-containing flame retardant comprises about 5 to about 40% by weight of the flexible polyurethane foam compositions or reaction mixtures. The ratio of the (alkyl substituted) triaryl phosphate ester to the phosphorus-containing flame retardant is from about 95:5 to about 50:50 percent by weight.

Abstract: A liquid deicer composition suitable for use as a deicer or as a pre-coat for solid deicers is disclosed. The composition typically includes molasses solids, magnesium chloride, and a corrosion inhibitor. In one implementation the liquid deicer composition includes molasses solids; magnesium chloride, and a corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: A contactless rotary shaft rotation sensor includes a two-pole annular magnet attached directly to the shaft, pairs of diametrically opposed magnetic field sensors, and electronic processing circuits to produce linear output signals proportional to shaft speed and position. The annular magnet has two diametrically opposed poles on its outside circumference and is magnetized with a magnetic iron pole piece temporarily placed through its inner diameter to magnetically shape the poles and provide an extremely linear flux variation over plus and minus sixty degrees from the neutral position between the poles. Positioning one pair of magnetic field sensors around the magnet enables provision of a voltage signal that is proportional to the angular position and/or speed of the shaft through 120 degrees of rotation. Placing three pairs of magnetic field sensors around the magnet with 120-degrees of spacing provides three linear sensor output segments, each with a useful range of 120-degrees of shaft rotation.

Abstract: A wireless communication system employs a method and apparatus for providing voice recognition service to a wireless communication device. Voice recognition information (e.g., a context model and voice training parameters) is generated by a wireless device user and stored in a memory (e.g., a SIM card) of the wireless device to form one portion of a voice recognition processing engine. Another portion of the voice recognition processing engine (e.g., a voice recognition processor and operating software therefor) is implemented in a wireless system infrastructure of the wireless communication system. The wireless device transmits the voice recognition information to the system infrastructure preferably upon request for such information by the system infrastructure. The system infrastructure then uses both portions of the voice recognition processing engine to provide voice recognition service to the wireless device and its user during operation of the wireless device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crystal comprising a mannosidase II ligand-binding domain. In particular the present invention relates to a crystal comprising mannosidase II (with and without swainsonine), and its use to generate models for elucidating the structure of other polypeptides and for better identifying ligands capable of modulating mannosidase II activity.

Abstract: A vehicle fan shroud and component cooling module (24) includes a fan (44) mounted within a fan ring (32) between the radiator (26) and condenser (28). Pressurized air, either positively pressurized (downstream of fan (44)), negatively pressurized (upstream of fan (44)), or both, is routed from within the fan ring (32) and to the component (22) to cool it. Since the air has not yet passed the radiator (26), it is not substantially hotter than regular ambient air. Unlike rammed ambient air, it is pressurized as long as the fan (44) is turning. It therefore provides better cooling than either rammed ambient air, or pressurized air picked up downstream of the radiator (26).

Abstract: A capacitance-type fluid level sensing system, method, and device is disclosed for determining the amount of fluid in a container, for example, a disposable plastic bag used for intravenous (i.v.) injection or collection of waste from a human body (catheter). In one illustrated embodiment, conductive plates are disposed on the outside of the plastic bag and connected to a circuit for detecting any change in the capacitance of the capacitor formed thereby. In another embodiment, the conductive plates are integrally constructed as part of a surface of the electronic device housing, such that the fluid level can be detected when the housing is affixed directly to the outside of the bag. Alternative annunciation, detection, flow rate calculation, display, and housing features are shown in various embodiments.

Abstract: An active load impedance control system for a radio frequency power amplifier comprising an amplification means for amplifying radio frequency signals and providing a forward signal, a control means responsive to the operating conditions of said amplification means, a correction signal means responsive to the control means for providing an amplitude, a sampling means and phase controlled corrective reflective signal and a combining means for combining said forward signal and said corrective reflective signal.

Abstract: A bracket for use on hospital beds for supporting orthopedic traction weights comprises a pair of parallel laterally spaced hook elements adapted to removably engage the foot board of the bed and a horizontal element secured to the lower ends thereof and which has outwardly extending opposed ends each of which is provided with an arcuate weight receiving notch to receive the hook portion of an orthopedic traction weight and support the traction weights thereon.

Abstract: A shock absorbing mechanism for wheels for absorbing horizontally-applied shock loads experienced by the wheel whereupon the axle and hub of the wheel are permitted to move rearwardly, or "slide", upon the application of a relatively substantial horizontal shock force. The spring rate, stiffness and travel are all adjustable. Means are provided for anchoring the stationary portion of the wheel braking mechanism to a stationary portion of the motorcycle and, should it be desired to do so, for bypassing the shock absorbing mechanism of the present invention to restore the axle and wheel combination to the former function non-shock absorbing relationship.

Abstract: An exceptionally wideband, synthesizer controlled voltage controlled oscillator is disclosed which is characterized by a plurality of pin diode frequency shift networks which, when actuated shifts the frequency of the oscillator in selectable binary steps within a wide frequency range in the order of 48 MHz. Special means are included to prevent undesireable parasitic oscillation modes when such frequency shift networks are in an inactuated, switched off mode. A multiple varactor tuning circuit is provided for selecting a precise frequency within a relatively narrow frequency band on the order of 6 MHz.