Abstract: The anthropomorphic hand herein disclosed has finger-representing digits of generally conventional configuration, but the thumb-representing digit of the hand is of a novel configuration and the plan with which all digits are articulated is in two parts, the thumb- and the first and second finger-representing digits being articulated with one palm part, and the third and fourth finger-representing digits being articulated with the second palm part for angular displacement, about, inter alia, axes which are similarly inclined at an acute angle towards the first and second finger-representing digits. By virtue of the thumb-representing digit configuration, the two part palm, and the manner of articulation of the third and fourth finger-representing digits therewith, the hand exhibits great dexterity, possessing, as it does, all twenty four degrees of freedom present in the human hand.

Abstract: This invention addresses environmental social and commercial uses and includes a monitoring system which is a network of on, in, out and off-board devices working together with people through software and interfaces to provide services and make accountable humanity's machines and their actions through safe secure communication. Control devices are used to provide accountability for their socio-economic and environmental impact. Along with these systems networked together, additional devices and variations needed to complete these operations nationally and world wide are also provided. Unique ways interface a network of separate devices or IC circuits to create an interactive secure control system or center that can be remotely controlled.

Abstract: A method and package for storing a pressurized container which is filled with a drug formulation at a predetermined pressure. The drug formulation includes a mixture of a drug and a propellant. The package which encloses the pressurized container substantially prevents ingression of water vapor and particulate matter into the package while permitting egression of the propellant which may leak from the pressurized container.

Abstract: This invention is a societal management and security system to aid the United States and world populous in discovering a secure and civil way to move from a finite economy of fossil fuels that is causing today's future shock, cultural encroachment and tension; to a technically and economically expansive co-existence available through alternative fueling with new and diversified technologies, which can reduce today's cultural tensions worldwide. Societies can fairly voice concerns and accurately monitor, evaluate, manage and control the impact of equipment, technology and technology policy on the earth's environment, its societies, cultures and infrastructures. The invention can help humanity frame the issues locally, regionally, nationally and globally to answer the relevant questions and maintain a healthy, stable, civil and respectful co-existence, together. A free existence with positive security and public safety that is complete, cohesive and fair but, still separate nationally.

Abstract: A connector (15) for connecting modules together comprises a plastics connector member (16), an expander rod (17) and a threaded expander rod displacer (18). The connector member (16) has spaced dovetail style enlargements (19) on one side and a full length dovetail enlargement (20) on the other side. The connector member (16) is designed to slide in the confronting slots with the wasted sections (21) of the expander (17) located inside each of the sections (19). Once in position the threaded expander rod displacer (18) is used to axially displace the expander (17) to force the enlarged sections of the expander (17) into the sections (19) thus engaging the slot and at the same time biassing the modules together.

Abstract: An improved torque converter that results in greater fuel efficiency and more horsepower with a lower failure rate. The improved torque converter has a greater lock-up surface area than an original equipment torque converter to reduce slippage. The lock-up surface area can be provided from a wider friction lining material, a floating clutch, and/or a floating clutch plate. An improved stator contributes to fuel efficiency. In one aspect, the torque converter has a novel thrust washer that has parabolic shaped grooves to facilitate lubrication and reduce failure of the bearing thrust washer. In one aspect the torque converter uses brazed blades to reduce vibration and strengthen the blades to make them more resistant to distortion and failure.

Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.

Abstract: There is provided a blister form medicament pack comprising (a) a base sheet in which blisters are formed to define pockets therein for the containment of inhalable medicament; and (b) a lid sheet which is sealable to the base sheet except in the region of the blisters and mechanically peelable from the base sheet to enable release of said inhalable medicament. The base sheet and/or said lid sheet have a laminate structure comprising (a) a first layer of aluminium foil; and (b) a second layer of polymeric material of thickness from 10 to 60 micron, said polymeric material having a water vapour permeability of less than 0.6 g/(100 inches2) (24 hours) (mil) at 25° C.

Abstract: The invention: involves a unique set of mass production process and evaluation tools to reappraise intricate otherwise costly products to produce or reproduce and manufacture them best in a high cost of living society and low cost of living society. The techniques described here are to specifically bring back a legacy kitchen aids tools, products and other such devices like (The Gilhoolie renamed the WiliGrip™). “The Wili Grip” is a perfect example of intricate craftsmanship that was possible to make when labor was inexpensive in the United States and other industrial countries but has become more difficult to reproduce or compete without inexpensive labor. The invention teaches a variety of metal fabrication production techniques designed to provide technically advanced nations like the US a competitive set of modalities to maintain jobs domestically and compete with low cost labor operations world wide.

Abstract: A universal access port includes a specific size opening that is formed through a wall of a conditioning enclosure and located at a specific distance from a floor or mounting surface. The opening is preferably rectangular in shape, but other shapes may also be used. When not in use, the universal access port is covered with a sealing panel. Insertable devices may be efficiently inserted and removed from the universal access port. A perimeter of the insertable device is sized to be sealable inserted into the universal access port. Each insertable device preferably seals with an exterior and interior wall of the conditioning enclosure. Some insertable devices include fixturing devices, windows, manual manipulation devices, junction devices, hinged access doors, wire access devices, temperature modifying devices or air circulation devices.

Abstract: A universal access port includes a specific size opening that is formed through a wall of a conditioning enclosure and located at a specific distance from a floor or mounting surface. The opening is preferably rectangular in shape, but other shapes may also be used. When not in use, the universal access port is covered with a sealing panel. Insertable devices may be efficiently inserted and removed from the universal access port. A perimeter of the insertable device is sized to be sealable inserted into the universal access port. Each insertable device preferably seals with an exterior and interior wall of the conditioning enclosure. Some insertable devices include fixturing devices, windows, manual manipulation devices, junction devices, hinged access doors, wire access devices, temperature modifying devices or air circulation devices.

Abstract: This invention can help the United States and the world populous discover a secure and civil way to move from the finite economy of fossil fuels to the technically and economically expansive existence available through alternative fueling with new and diversified technologies. Societies can fairly and accurately monitor and control the impact of equipment and all technology on the earth's environment, and society's infrastructure. The invention can help frame the issues locally, regionally, nationally and globally, while providing positive security control to maintain public safety and national security. The development of the invention will grow the economy and make it more robust and fertile for growth. The inventions electronic messaging, transactions, sensing and controls can improve and make safer every facet of human life, but none more than, providing critical awareness of how important it is to make a life with each other, NOW.

Abstract: A system and method using inductive image generation with cached, state-specific image tiles for editing digital images. A computer system contains an archival digital image to be edited and viewed, a transformation state list, describing editing operations to be applied to the archival image in order to produce the current edited image rendition, and a viewing data set, describing the resolution, offset and extent of the current view of the current edited image rendition. The current view is constructed from a set of image tiles kept in a tile cache. In response to an instruction to generate the current view, the system identifies the requisite tiles, and then generates each tile by an inductive image generation process.

Abstract: This invention, a Protected Primary Focal Node PFN is a Trusted Remote Activity Controller TRAC and mobile communication router platform that provides accountable remote and robotics control to transportation vehicles by interfacing with the vehicles E/E systems. It connects each vehicle either on the earth's surface or near the earth's surface with application specific intranets for air, sea and land travel, via either host commercial servers or agency providers through wireless communication gateways and then further interfaces these vehicles in a larger machine messaging matrix via wireless and IP protocols to further coordinate movement assess and manage equipment use and impact on the world resources, societies infrastructure and the environment. This filing focuses directly on PFN/TRAC System use to augment and upgrade public safety and security in the Airline Industry and restrict any unauthorized use of an aircraft.

Abstract: The invention: “The Hydro Jogger™” in its simplest form is a portable personal exercise pool constructed of durable plastic walls to contain a body of water to perform low impact vertical and horizontal resistive exercises. Its variations, accessories and innovations make it a complete aquatic exercise system to serve a wide spectrum of users to include the professional athlete, average exerciser and accommodate or rehabilitate the physically impaired. Some of the attributes include, state of the art automated controls, remote controls, biometric telemetry, machine messaging and equipment management and exercise programs. Real-time data generated from the inventions components and the exerciser and are monitored and stored locally in the controller. Remote monitoring is available via related technology. The invention and progressive design as well as, the many accessories constitute the complete aquatic exercise system for the home and professional clinic.

Abstract: An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack in which at least one container for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opening station to open the container; and an outlet, communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.

Abstract: A humanoid forearm and hand configuration has a hand conformation such as to be capable of mimicking substantially all of the movements of the human hand, the several component parts of the hand and the wrist-simulating joint coupling the hand to the radius-seeking joint of the forearm being angularly movable with respect to one another each by separate tendon means connected to respective ones of a large number of tightly packed space-seeking jostling air muscles clustered around a radius-simulating shaft.

Abstract: A laminate assembly, comprising a base sheet having at least one blister formed therein, a pharmaceutical composition displaced in said blister, a lid sheet bonded to said base sheet to form a primary seal therebetween, thus forming a primarily sealed laminate assembly; said primary sealed laminate assembly having a secondary seal formed therein, and related manufacturing method and system of manufacture.

Abstract: This innovative technology involves stationary as well as, portable application in the form of a waste material recovery and conversion center/power plant, which is termed The Recovery Center. It has been created to replace the traditional unsanitary trash transfer station and its final repository the landfill and or city dump. The invention is ecologically friendly, reduces the nation's dependency on oil, and is politically acceptable and publicly embraced as a good neighbor business for any community. The process taught separates wet waste from dry waste and recyclables during the collection process and at the center via smart routing of refuse vehicles and progressive plant automation. One big advantage is that the same vehicle is used for most all the waste and recyclable tonnage in a single area.

Abstract: A two dimensional gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle includes transversely spaced apart upper and lower convergent and divergent flaps and extending longitudinally in a downstream direction and between two widthwise spaced apart sidewalls. The divergent flaps have inwardly facing upper and lower flap surfaces defining together with the sidewalls at least a part of an exhaust stream flowpath therebetween. The upper and lower flap surfaces have respective upper and lower apexes wherein the upper apex is axially spaced apart and aft of the lower apex. The upper divergent flap has an expansion ramp diverging away from the nozzle axis. The ramp extends aftwardly from the upper apex and aftwardly of a trailing edge of the lower divergent flap. The upper and lower divergent flaps are operably movable to block a line of sight along the nozzle axis through an exit of the nozzle during engine operation.