Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for providing connection fault self-monitoring with DC bias current. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for obtaining measurements and detecting connectivity faults associated with a voltage mode sensor. The method can include coupling a DC bias current into a circuit. The circuit includes a voltage mode sensor, and the voltage mode sensor can output a time varying signal. The method can also include setting a nominal level of the DC bias current, monitoring a voltage associated with the DC bias current, and determining circuit connectivity status based at least in part on monitoring the voltage.

Abstract: A system for providing power to a device includes a first power supply unit having a first power module that provides A.C. power and is selectively connectable to input lines and a first communication module. The system also includes a second power supply unit having a second power module selectively connectable to the input lines and that provides A.C. power and a second communication module coupled to the first communication module. Only one of the first or second power supply units is coupled to the input lines at a given time.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for providing connection fault self-monitoring with DC bias current. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for obtaining measurements and detecting connectivity faults associated with a voltage mode sensor. The method can include coupling a DC bias current into a circuit. The circuit includes a voltage mode sensor, and the voltage mode sensor can output a time varying signal. The method can also include setting a nominal level of the DC bias current, monitoring a voltage associated with the DC bias current, and determining circuit connectivity status based at least in part on monitoring the voltage.

Abstract: Embodiments provide systems and methods for controlling electronic circuitry. A system can include at least a first controller and a second controller and at least one power electronic circuitry module. The first controller can be in electrical communication with the power electronic circuitry module via a first high-speed serial link (HSSL). The second controller can be in electrical communication with the power electronic circuitry module via a second HSSL.

Abstract: A method of mounting an antenna assembly into computer apparatus including forming a mounting bracket on an interior surface of a housing of the computer apparatus, the mounting bracket including at least two upstanding surfaces defining a gap therebetween, and inserting a first portion of the antenna assembly into engagement with the mounting bracket and adhering a second portion of the antenna assembly to the interior surface.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in measuring properties of media formed from a particulate suspension. The apparatus includes a media sampler coupled to feed pipes to allow media to flowing therethrough to be sampled and a connector for coupling the media sampler to a sensor for sensing properties of the sampled media.

Abstract: A support device is provided for supporting one or more objects above a ground surface. The device includes a body portion and location means associated with the body portion to allow location and/or engagement of one or more objects with the device in use. The body portion has at least one compartment defined therein for containing strengthening means.

Abstract: A method of mounting an antenna assembly into computer apparatus including forming a mounting bracket on an interior surface of a housing of the computer apparatus, the mounting bracket including at least two upstanding surfaces defining a gap therebetween, and inserting a first portion of the antenna assembly into engagement with the mounting bracket and adhering a second portion of the antenna assembly to the interior surface.

Abstract: A set of distal femoral knee prostheses which are designed to be more narrow in medial/lateral dimensions with increasing anterior/posterior size than existing prostheses to more closely correspond to the physical anatomy of female patients. The prostheses are designed to have a substantially trapezoidal shape or profile when viewed distally which features a more pronounced narrowing of the medial/lateral dimensions beginning at the posterior end of the prostheses and progressing anteriorly to the anterior end of the prostheses. Additionally, the prostheses each include a reduced profile patellar sulcus and reduced profile anterior condyles to more closely conform to the anatomy of a resected femur, and also include sulcus tracking optimized to conform to female anatomy.

Abstract: A set of distal femoral knee prostheses which are designed to be more narrow in medial/lateral dimensions with increasing anterior/posterior size than existing prostheses to more closely correspond to the physical anatomy of female patients. The prostheses are designed to have a substantially trapezoidal shape or profile when viewed distally which features a more pronounced narrowing of the medial/lateral dimensions beginning at the posterior end of the prostheses and progressing anteriorly to the anterior end of the prostheses. Additionally, the prostheses each include a reduced profile patellar sulcus and reduced profile anterior condyles to more closely conform to the anatomy of a resected femur, and also include sulcus tracking optimized to conform to female anatomy.

Abstract: An arrangement is provided for remotely provisioning a commonly-utilized PIN from a wide area network (“WAN”) to one or more terminals to thereby enable content to be securely shared over a local area network (“LAN”). The LAN and WAN share portions of a common network infrastructure, but operate at different frequencies. A billing system at the headend of the WAN identifies particular terminals associated with a subscriber who orders a networked DVR service. A PIN server at the headend generates the common PIN that is transmitted to the identified terminals over the WAN. The terminals are able to form a secure LAN through an authentication process utilizing the common PIN. Terminals which are not authenticated are denied access to the LAN thus ensuring that content stored on the DVR is not unintendedly consumed by terminals that are not authorized to receive it.

Abstract: A method for authorizing use of an information processing feature (“IPF”) (12, 13) with an information processing device (“IPD”) (14). The method includes receiving a data structure (20), which includes a first data portion (402) having information identifying the IPF, identifying a hash algorithm (405), and identifying an access condition (408) usable to provide a logical reference to one or more feature-enabling criteria (393). The data structure also includes a second data portion (404) having information identifying a hash value. The method further includes accessing the feature-enabling criteria, and applying the hash algorithm to at least part of the information in the first data portion to derive the hash value. Based on the derived hash value, authorization to use the IPF with the IPD is obtained.

Abstract: The method and system for managing a patient's blood glucose level predicts an insulin dosing rate to bring a patient's blood glucose level into a preferred target range within a predetermined time interval. The system includes a processor which actuates a blood glucose computer program to measure and predict the patient's blood glucose level. An input mechanism allows for insertion of a preferred target range of the patient's blood glucose level and further permits input of various patient data parameters. The processor calculates the optimum insulin dosing rate for the patient based upon the type of insulin dosing whether it be intravenous dosing and/or subcutaneous dosing. A display mechanism displays the patient dosing parameters and an alarm mechanism alerts a user when the patient's blood glucose level is outside of the preferred patient blood glucose target range.

Abstract: A method for embedding a distinguishing aesthetic and/or functional surface feature into a panel surface is described. An open mesh sheet of material is applied to a mold surface and plastic applied to the mold surface and to the back side of the open mesh material. The plastic forms a shell that is then removed from the mold with the open mesh material at least partially embedded in the surface of the shell. The shell then may be used as a trim panel that includes the aesthetic and functional features of the open mesh material.

Abstract: Plastic cover materials having the appearance and texture of cloth for upholstery and trim panel applications are formed by solidifying a composition onto a textured surface.

Abstract: A carbon analyzer, is provided which includes a combustion chamber having a platinum on titania catalyst. The combustion chamber and catalyst are also provided. A method for analyzing carbon-containing specimens with such an analyzer is also provided as well as a method for oxidizing such specimens with a platinum on titania catalyst. A method of conditioning the catalyst is also provided.

Abstract: A tibial milling guide which incorporates a combination of instruments for producing a planar surface on a portion of the tibia using a milling device. The system includes: an extramedullary alignment guide with a detachable reference guide, an adjustable milling base assembly, a detachable milling template, a sizing gauge, and a milling depth gauge. The reference guide is used to position the alignment guide to the tibia. The reference guide has a T-shaped member which provides a planar reference and a centering reference to the tibial head. The reference guide also allows the surgeon to set the rotational alignment before the alignment guide is secured in place. The adjustable milling base assembly is also detachably connected to the alignment guide. The milling base assembly includes a slide and a shiftable base that allows for lateral adjustments of the template with respect to the articular surface after the alignment guide has been properly secured to the tibia.

Abstract: A discrete air bag tear seam is provided in the finishing cover of an interior component of an automotive vehicle. An applique installed on the cover has an elongated external decorator head concealing the tear seam. Elongated and laterally spaced retention flanges of the applique stabilize and releasably retain the cover at the tear seam. The applique is secured to a fixed retainer part of the component and operates by releasing the cover at the tear seam to form an air bag door in response to the forced outward movement of an underlying door substrate on air bag deployment. The underlying door substrate exerts a force on the cover and particularly the outer skin thereof and causes it to pull away from the applique starting at the concealed tear seam to establish an opening for improved air bag deployment.

Abstract: A belt clip for holding a container, such as a fire arm holster, inside the waistband of a pair of pants includes a straight member, a top hook member and a bottom hook member. The hook members hold the top and bottom, respectively, of a belt worn by a user. A gap between the hook members allows the belt clip and container to be attached and removed from the belt while the belt is being worn. The belt clip may be adjustable to accommodate different sized belts.

Abstract: An air bag door arrangement is incorporated in an instrument panel that has a substrate and an uninterrupted covering for the substrate. The substrate includes an air bag opening that is closed by a door. The door has a hinged end that is clamped to the substrate by a frame that is beneath the substrate, a reinforcement bar that is above the substrate and a plurality of fasteners that force the frame and reinforcement bar toward each other. An air bag canister is attached to the frame beneath the air bag opening of the substrate and the frame is attached to automotive body structure so that the substrate is isolated from the reaction forces of the canister when an air bag housed in the canister inflates and pushes the door through the instrument panel covering.