Abstract: A multi-tank system for delivering product to a spray section includes a first tank, a second tank, and a first pump. A plurality of valves includes a first sump valve, a second sump valve, an equalizing valve, and an agitation valve. A first end of the first sump valve is in fluid communication with the first tank, a second end of the first sump valve is in fluid communication with (i) a first end of the equalizing valve and (ii) an inlet of the first pump. The plurality of fluid lines includes a first fluid line and a second fluid line. A third fluid line is fluidly coupled at one end downstream of the first pump and at another end to the first sump valve or the first end of the equalizing valve.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of a cancer. Said compositions comprise a RAF inhibitor. Some embodiments comprise combination therapy featuring the RAF inhibitor with at least one oncology therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for decoding an input MPEG video stream are provided that includes a core processor with a very long instruction word (VLIW) processor and a co-processor that includes a variable length decoder (VLD) for decoding the MPEG video stream. The input MPEG video stream is organized into macroblocks, wherein each macroblock includes a header for a macroblock that is not decoded, and encoded data for a macroblock whose header is previously decoded by VLD. Thereafter, VLD decodes the encoded video data of a first macroblock whose header has been decoded, and decodes the header of a second (current) macroblock. VLIW then performs motion compensation on a current macroblock based upon reference data of a previously decoded macroblock. VLIW also adds a fake slice start code and fake macroblock data at the end of each picture into the input MPEG video data stream; and utilizes the fake slice start code and fake macroblock data to skip to a next slice.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for decoding an input MPEG video stream are provided that includes a core processor with a very large instruction word (VLIW) processor and a co-processor that includes a variable length decoder (VLD) for decoding the MPEG video stream. The input MPEG video stream is organized into macroblocks, wherein each macroblock includes a header for a macroblock that is not decoded, and encoded data for a macroblock whose header is previously decoded by VLD. Thereafter, VLD decodes the encoded video data of a first macroblock whose header has been decoded, and decodes the header of a second (current) macroblock. VLIW then performs motion compensation on a current macroblock based upon reference data of a previously decoded macroblock. VLIW also adds a fake slice start code and fake macroblock data at the end of each picture into the input MPEG video data stream; and utilizes the fake slice start code and fake macroblock data to skip to a next picture.

Abstract: A method and system for decoding and reconstructing an incoming MPEG video data stream for producing decoded MPEG video data is provided. The method and system utilizes a first memory storage device with at least two memory buffers associated with a co-processor, and a second memory device with a plurality of memory buffers associated with a core-processor. Also provided is a first data transfer unit coupled to the first memory storage device and the second memory device. The first data transfer unit in response to a first signal from the core processor selects one of the first memory storage device buffer (B0) as a source and a buffer in the second memory storage device as a destination buffer (MB_B0′). The data transfer unit is adapted to read content from B0 and write the content of B0 to MB_B0′.

Abstract: An improved bicycle suspension system and method are disclosed which provides a fully, or rear wheel only, suspended bicycle having improved shock absorbing characteristics. The system utilizes a portion of the hollow, horizontally disposed linear main frame member which extends from just below the seat to the handle bar assembly as an integral part of a hydraulic or pneumatic shock absorber. The portion is sealed against fluid leakage and has a piston assembly slidably positioned therein, the piston assembly being linked by a single link unit to a rear wheel supporting framework which is also pivotably connected with the main frame above the chain line at a structural support joined to the two lower structural main frame members adjacent to the foot crank assembly. A load adjustable spring assembly is positioned in the portion and connected with the piston assembly, with spring preload being adjustable from the exterior of the shock absorber.

Abstract: A collapsible hammock stand is provided for suspending a hammock above the ground. The collapsible hammock stand includes a collapsible longitudinal base member having lateral ground engaging support members at each end. The hammock stand also includes upright supports extending upwardly from the ends of the longitudinal base member for selectively receiving the ends of a hammock. The various components of the hammock stand are pivot and/or slide mounted to one another, which allows the hammock stand to be collapsed quickly and easily for transportation. The hammock stand is of a one-piece construction to prevent misplacement of the various individual components.

Abstract: A positive displacement pump includes a vertical pump cylinder or body formed from an extruded tube or pipe of rigid plastics material, and the pump body has a lower end portion connected by an annular compression coupling and a set of bolts to a mating portion of a pump base supported by a fabricated tubular frame. The pump base includes a smaller horizontal conduit having opposite ends removably connected to a set of flapper-type check valves. The upper end portion of the pump body is connected to a support flange by a set of tie rods extending from the coupling and pump base, and a piston is moved axially within the pump body by an offset connecting rod and an eccentric drive mounted on the output shaft of a motor-reducer drive unit. The drive unit is mounted on a platform which rests on the support flange and is pivotally supported by the frame.

Abstract: Self-healing coatings are formed by first phosphating or nitriding ferrous parts, then coating with an emulsion of e.g. polysiloxane, oil, sorbitan derivative and sodium sulfonate, butyl cellosolve, oleic acid. Preferred phosphating is to a thickness of 2,000-3,000 mg Zn phosphate/square foot. This coating passes 240-plus hours in 5% salt spray (ASTM B-117) and resists wash off with car wash soap.

Abstract: A sewage pumping system for use in residential sewer systems. The pumping system includes a sump, a intake conduit, a discharge conduit, and a pump for pumping sewage from the sump through the intake into discharge conduits. The pump is a piston type pump with rolling resilient O-rings received between the piston and cylinder. Four check valves are provided, two of which are located in the intake conduit and two of which are located in the discharge conduit. The check valves in the intake conduit are spaced apart approximately 1 to 4 feet and the check valves and the intake conduit are also spaced apart approximately 1 to 4 feet. The check valves insure that the flow through the conduits is unidirectional and the spacing of the check valves insures that they will not be both wedged in the open position by passage of debris therethrough.

Abstract: An apparatus for rerounding flexible deflected pipe and having a housing of slightly smaller outside diameter than the inside diameter of a pipe to be rerounded. The apparatus includes a plurality of bearings in which a crankshaft is journalled. The crankshaft supports an eccentrically mounted weight for generating vibrations in the crankshaft when the crankshaft is rotated. An air motor drives the crankshaft. The crankshaft includes a central bore and radial passages for equalizing air pressure across the bearings. Flanges are secured in heat conducting relationship with both the bearings and with the housing to conduct heat away from the bearings, thereby cooling the bearings. One of the flanges includes apertures for conducting air which is expelled from the air motor, thereby cooling the flange and the bearings.

Abstract: Self-healing coatings are formed by first phosphating or nitriding ferrous parts, then coating with an emulsion of e.g. polysiloxane, oil, sorbitan derivative and sodium sulfonate, butyl cellosolve, oleic acid. Preferred phosphating is to a thickness of 2,000-3,000 mg Zn phosphate/square foot. This coating passes 240-plus hours in 5% salt spray (ASTM B-117) and resists wash off with car wash soap.

Abstract: A system for controlling the velocity and attitude of an exoatmospheric projectile (10) that spins about a spin axis (z). Several thrusters (e.g., 1-7) are disposed along the outer surface (8, 9, 11) of the projectile (10) for performing three prescribed functions. The number of thrusters (e.g., 1-7) is minimized to save weight. As few as four thrusters (1-4) can be used to perform the three prescribed functions, which are: (A) reorienting the spin axis (z) in inertial space, by firing the axial thrusters (1, 2, 6, 7); (B) adding velocity to the projectile (10) in any direction, without a concomitant change in the orientation of the spin axis (z), by firing continually a combination comprising at least one of the thrusters (1-7); and (C) changing the projectile's spin rate (W), by firing one of the radial thrusters (3, 4). Nutation dampers, such as ball-in-tube nutation dampers (20), can be used to decrease the cone angle E and thereby improve the pointing accuracy of the spin axis (z).

Abstract: An electronic fuel injection system tester performs a plurality of system integrity tests on individual components and sensors of the system. The tester is plug compatible with the various wiring harness and connectors of the fuel injection system to permit a plurality of integrity tests to be performed either simultaneously or in rapid succession. The tester may be used to test a wide variety of fuel injection systems found in many popular vehicles by virtue of a multiple purpose electronic circuit and front panel template overlays corresponding to each make of vehicle or type of fuel injection system.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for substantially reconstituting the internal diameter of sewer, water or drain line plastic pipes after being located in situ comprising a movable housing, sized preferably to at least 95 percent of the inside diameter of the pipe, and housing carried vibration means for causing such reconstitution of said pipe diameter substantially by virtue of vibration induced reallocation of the pipe encompassing earth or filler bed material.

Abstract: A wheelchair with two large rear wheels, two swiveling front wheels and an open front has handgrips located vertically above the two rear wheels. A connecting rod pivoted to a handle attached to each of the handgrips extends downward to a plunger slidably located within a sleeve removably connected to the frame. An adjustable arm extends from the plunger through a slot in the sleeve to a position proximate yet not contacting each of the rear wheels. When a lever on the handle and each handgrip are squeezed the lever pivots and forces the rod and plunger downward within the sleeve. The arm on the plunger contacts each wheel and brakes the wheelchair.

Abstract: Apparatus for boring a sewer pipe opening in the side wall of a concrete manhole base including a supporting frame adapted to be positioned over the open end of a vertically disposed manhole base. A second frame is suspended from the supporting frame and adapted to be lowered thereby into the interior of the manhole base. Hydraulically actuated jaws on the second frame engage opposite points on the inner surface of the side wall of the manhole base so as to secure the second frame at a selected location. A boring bit-driving motor is mounted on the second frame for transverse movement thereon with respect to the axis of the manhole base thereby to bore the sewer pipe opening outwardly through the side wall thereof.

Abstract: A method for connecting a sewer pipe to a larger pipe or manhole wherein the connection between the pipe and manhole opening is sealed by means of an elastomeric gasket or boot. In one embodiment of the invention, the pipe is inserted into the manhole opening and an annular elastomeric gasket is positioned over the annular space between the pipe and opening. An extensible jack, which has an annular plunger element having a diameter substantially equal to that of the gasket, is braced against the wall of the manhole opposite the opening and extended so as to press the gasket between the opening and pipe. In an alternative embodiment, a rigid ring is inserted within one end of an elastomeric boot such that the outer diameter of the boot-ring assembly is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the opening. The boot is inserted into the opening up to the enlarged end, the jack is braced against the opposite wall of the manhole and extended thereby pressing the gasket and ring into the opening.