Abstract: A process and devices which allow the formation of a molded termination at some point on a cable. A shell is used to surround and hold the strands to be terminated. This shell is made from a first material. The strands are bonded to the shell, typically using potting compound. A second material is then molded over the shell to form a complete termination. In another embodiment, the shell is actually created from the potting compound itself by allowing the potting compound to harden in a mold.

Abstract: A process for creating a termination on a cable. A potting process is used to efficiently attach a cable's strands to a shell. A molding process is then used to mold a completed anchor over the shell (or otherwise attach the anchor to the shell), thereby forming a completed termination. In some embodiments the shell is omitted. For these versions the potting process is carried out in a first mold. The potted strands are then removed from this first mold and placed in a second mold, where molding compound is placed around the solidified potted region and allowed to harden to form a completed termination.

Abstract: A plug securing device that allows improved retention of an electrical cord in an electrical outlet. The plug securing device consists of a replacement electrical outlet cover, and a plug securing device. The plug from a power cord is placed through a slot in the plug securing device, and the plug and plug securing device is placed into the outlet and the replacement electrical outlet cover. The plug securing device is removed and the plug disconnected from the outlet when the user pressed the plug securing device into the replacement electrical cover and presses in on the sides of the plug securing device. The invention allows for a child and or paint cover that engages in the electrical cover and covers the entire electrical outlet and replacement electrical outlet cover.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods that determine intent for received data (e.g., email, voice, graphics . . . ) and respond to the data based on the intent. The systems and methods employ various combinations of features based on shallow and deep linguistic analysis (e.g., semantic and syntactic) to yield very high accuracy. The systems and methods analyze and categorize received data to locate data that can include intent. This data can be further refined by extracting features related to the intent. The features can be utilized by a classifier to determine the intent. If the intent warrants a response, the data are further scrutinized and reformulated to generate a description that is indicative of the intent. The reformulation can include representing the features in a logical form, transforming the form and generating a description of the intent that can be presented to a user visually and/or audibly.

Abstract: A termination anchor having a neck region, a mid region, and a distal region. An expanding passage through the anchor from the neck region to the distal region is bounded by an internal surface. Exposed strands on a cable are trapped within this expanding passage by infusing them with liquid potting compound (either before or after the strands are placed within the passage). This liquid potting compound solidifies while the strands are within the anchor to form a solidified potted region. The present invention optimizes the profile of the internal surface in order to transfer stress occurring in the neck region to the mid region and the distal region. By transferring some of this stress, a more uniform stress distribution and a lower peak stress are achieved.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise methods and systems for segmentation of digital mixed-content documents.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved syntactic foam plug for plug assist thermoforming wherein such plug is composed of a thermoplastic material having a relatively high melting and/or glass transition temperature. Accordingly, the subject invention encompasses diminishing or removing the undesirable characteristics of thermoset syntactic plugs while increasing the ease by which these articles may be constructed for a given use, by forming such plugs from syntactic foams containing thermoplastics.

Abstract: A wall system or structure includes a lintel supported wall and footings for locating the lintel above ground. Tensioning rods extend upwardly from each footing for directly engaging an end of the wall or for securing a post to the footing, which post includes a slot for engaging the vertical edge of the wall. A plate resting on each footing may be used to support an end of the lintel above ground. Tensioning rods extend vertically from within the lintel upwardly into the wall.

Abstract: A post tensioned wall includes accessible clamping plates at the ends of selected tensioning rods. Each post of a fence section is welded to a corresponding clamping plate to mechanically attach the post to the tensioning rod extending from a footing or foundation and through the wall.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring at least one battery. A reference ramp voltage signal is applied to a battery. A difference between a measurement ramp voltage signal output from the battery and the reference signal is compared with a threshold to determine battery condition. The determined battery condition can be transmitted remotely from the battery location.

Abstract: A process for forcibly infusing liquid potting compound into the exposed strands of a cable prior to forming a termination. The process uses a mold that encloses the exposed strands. Potting compound is then pumped into the mold, where it runs around and through the exposed strands. A second venting passage is preferably employed, so that the liquid potting compound flows through the mold without trapping any air pockets.

Abstract: A swept aircraft wing includes a leading airfoil element and a trailing airfoil element. At least one full-span slot is defined by the wing during at least one transonic condition of the wing. The full-span slot allows a portion of the air flowing along the lower surface of the leading airfoil element to split and flow over the upper surface of the trailing airfoil element so as to achieve a performance improvement in the transonic condition.

Abstract: A cocatalyst or cocatalyst component, including a compound corresponding to the formula: (A*+a)b(Z*J*j)?cd, wherein: A* is a cation of from 1 to 80 atoms, not counting hydrogen atoms, Z* is an anion group of from 1 to 50 atoms, not counting hydrogen atoms, containing two or more Lewis base sites; J* is a Lewis acid of from 1 to 80, not counting hydrogen atoms, coordinated to at least one Lewis base site, and optionally two or more such J* groups may be joined together in a moiety having multiple Lewis acidic functionality, j is from 2 to 12 and a, b, c, and d are integers from 1 to 3, with the proviso that a×b is equal to c×d, and provided further that one or more of A*, Z* or J* comprises a hydroxyl group or a polar group containing quiescent reactive functionality.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring at least one battery. A reference ramp voltage signal is applied to a battery. A difference between a measurement ramp voltage signal output from the battery and the reference signal is compared with a threshold to determine battery condition. The determined battery condition can be transmitted remotely from the battery location.

Abstract: The present invention is a modular truck bed storage container which is attachable to a second storage container module to form a single storage system which can span the truck bed and has an upper surface for cargo support that may span the truck bed and in which the upper surface may replicate the configuration and/or appearance of a truck bed liner. The modular truck bed storage container has a removable sliding drawer. Each modular truck bed storage container is reversible in orientation to fit the asymmetric configuration of each side of the truck bed. A variety of accessories may be conveniently attached to the modular truck bed storage container.

Abstract: The system and method of the present invention provides an inflation device, such as a life preserver, that is automatically actuated by hydrostatic pressure. A diaphragm that is moveably responsive to fluid force created by fluid pressure actuates a first stage for providing a first force, that in response, actuates a second stage for providing a second force. The second force provided by the second stage is transferred by a force translation system to pistons, which in turn puncture CO2 cartridges. The punctured CO2 cartridges then release stored CO2 and inflate a previously deflated life preserver.

Abstract: The present invention is a modular truck bed storage container which is attachable to a second storage container module to form a single storage system which can span the truck bed and has an upper surface for cargo support that may span the truck bed and in which the upper surface may replicate the configuration and/or appearance of a truck bed liner. The modular truck bed storage container has a removable sliding drawer. Each modular truck bed storage container is reversible in orientation to fit the asymmetric configuration of each side of the truck bed. A variety of accessories may be conveniently attached to the modular truck bed storage container.

Abstract: A business method and model for integrating outsourced functions in a virtual enterprise system for the manufacture, warehousing, and distribution of a product. The business model includes virtual alliances and multiple virtual flows to enable electronic communication between the virtual alliances for use in the manufacture and distribution of the product. The virtual flows include material and product flows to coordinate raw materials for the product, information flows to coordinate shipping and warehousing, and financial flows to process financial transactions during the manufacture and distribution of the product. A contracting business provides for coordination among the virtual alliances and establishes, via the virtual flows, strategic control over the manufacture and distribution of the product by the virtual alliances.

Abstract: A method and architecture for the administration of large cells in an Open System Foundation/Distributed Computing Environment (OSF/DCE). The architecture organizes the Cell Directory Service (CDS) name space of the OSF/DCE to allow a network administrator to easily determine network resources under their control, and work with a subset of the network resources. The OSF/DCE name space is organized as resource realms having a CDS component and a registry component. The CDS component of the resource realms has a fixed portion containing at least two roots describing sub-systems and realm resources (e.g., printer, serial devices, etc.). The CDS component also contains individual realms defined directly below the fixed portions. The registry component has a root consisting of the security, group and realm portions. Individual realms are defined as directories below the root.

Abstract: A fishing rod jigging apparatus includes features for imparting repeated normal cycles of up and down motion to the rod and for rapid upward movement overriding the normal cycle in the event of a bite on the line is sensed. The apparatus has an arm connected to a rod holder and rotatably secured on an axis transverse to the arm. A motor drives an inner shaft defining the axis of rotation, and an outer shaft connected to the arm is disposed around and concentric to the inner shaft. Movement of the arm though a portion of the revolution such as 30 degrees is obtained by actuating the inner shaft so that a radially extending pin on the shaft engages the end of a partial circumferential slot in the outer shaft. Switches engageable by the outer end of the pin are connected to circuitry that turns the motor off and on as required. Rapid upward movement responsive to increased line tension is provided by a solenoid-actuated shaft that engages a radially extending tab on the outer shaft.