Abstract: In various embodiments, high temperature printed circuit boards are disclosed. In one embodiment, a high temperature printed circuit board (PCB) comprises a first reinforced pre-impregnated layer and a second reinforced pre-impregnated layer. The first reinforced pre-impregnated layer and the second reinforced pre-impregnated layer comprise a plurality of glass fibers having a warp and a weft and impregnated with a polyimide high-temperature resin adhesive. A flexible metal-clad polyimide laminate material is located between the first reinforced pre-impregnated layer and the reinforced second pre-impregnated layer. The flexible metal-clad polyimide laminate material comprises a plurality of conductive traces. A polyimide film is disposed over the first pre-impregnated layer and the second pre-impregnated layer.

Abstract: An aftermarket keyless starter for a vehicle including a smart ignition system and an OEM security system is provided. The OEM security system includes an OEM transponder for user verification and an OEM reader for reading the OEM transponder when the OEM transponder is within a range R of the OEM reader. The OEM transponder stores an OEM identification code. The aftermarket keyless starter includes a secure box which is outside of the range R for isolating the OEM transponder from the OEM security system, an aftermarket reader, an aftermarket microcontroller, and an aftermarket transmitter. The aftermarket microcontroller is operable to receive the keyless start command and respond thereto by having the aftermarket reader read the OEM identification code and retransmitting the OEM identification code to the OEM reader. The engine start command is transmitted to the smart ignition system subsequent to the sending of the keyless start command.

Abstract: The present invention relates to superior dried whey protein products which have a flavor, aroma and color not possessed by conventionally spray dried whey protein products, as a result of having a lower concentration of oxidative by-products. Also provided are dried protein products wherein the protein is selected from the group consisting of whey protein, soy protein, milk protein and mixtures thereof. Also provided are methods for making the dried protein-based products which involve spraying a protein-containing feed stock into a localized cloud of a nonreactive gas under controlled temperature conditions.

Abstract: A system for preventing the unauthorized by-pass of an OEM security system is disclosed. The system includes an OEM starter for starting a vehicle; an OEM security system in communication with said starter; a by-pass kit for by-passing said OEM security system and enabling remote car starting of the vehicle without placing the key in the ignition; a remote car starter device in communication with the by-pass kit for sending a signal to the by-pass kit to start the engine; and a remote car starter transmitter in wireless communication with the remote car starter device. The signal that is sent to said by-pass kit is data, so that the by-pass kit is adapted to by-pass the OEM security system only upon receipt of the data signal. The improvement can be brought to both transponder-based bypass kits and microprocessor-based bypass kits.

Abstract: Satellite audio broadcasting systems include orbital constellations for providing high elevation angle coverage of audio broadcast signals from the constellation's satellites to fixed and mobile receivers within service areas located at geographical latitudes well removed from the equator.

Abstract: A satellite audio broadcasting system for mobile and fixed receivers at or near the earth's surface in geographic service areas at latitudes above about 30 degrees N or below about 30 degrees S include a satellite constellation of two or more satellites, each in its own geosynchronous orbit, with each orbit having orbital parameters that provide elevation angles of more than 35 degrees throughout the service area.

Abstract: A low fix temperature toner having improved blocking performance comprises colorant and toner resin. The toner resin comprises the reaction product of (1) a diacid, diester or anhydride, (2) a diol and (3) a vinyl monomer compound having separate polyester and vinyl polymer domains with separate T.sub.g 's.

Abstract: A toner composition comprised of resin particles selected from the group consisting of a semicrystalline polyolefin and copolymers thereof which a melting point of from about 50.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C., and pigment particles.

Abstract: A free radical suspension polymerization process for obtaining crosslinked styrene butadiene ternary copolymers which comprises the polymerization of styrene monomers, butadiene monomers, and crosslinking components in the presence of a surfactant, a stabilizer, and a first and second initiator; and wherein the aforementioned components are present in an aqueous phase; heating the resulting aqueous mixture at a temperature of from about 50.degree. C. to about 110.degree. C.; thereafter heating the mixture at a temperature of from about 110.degree. C. to about 150.degree. C.; followed by cooling and isolating the desired product.

Abstract: A toner composition comprised of particles of a polyester with siloxane block segments therein, which particles have incorporated therein release additives.

Abstract: A guard for a hypodermic syringe needle which keeps the extremities and particularly the hands well away from the syringe to prevent accidental punctures with contaminated needles. The needle guard is in the form of a cylindrical cap which slides over the needle having a manipulating device to remove and replace the guard while keeping the hands well away from the needle. In one embodiment the manipulating device is in the form of a flexible handle for removing the cap. As an alternative the end of the needle guard can be flared to provide a flat surface for receiving an adhesive. The needle is then removed by pressing the adhesive base to any convenient surface. The needle guard is replaced by simply inserting the needle in the guard and snapping the guard from the surface by giving the syringe a quick twist when the cap is fully seated over the needle.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting wrapping paper is provided. The apparatus is adapted for use in association with a countertop, such as a surface of a workbench or the like. The apparatus includes a retention or retainer mechanism and a knife blade mechanism which are mounted in association with a feed slot in the countertop surface. Paper fed from a roll of paper stored underneath the countertop extends upwardly through the feed slot. The retention mechanism, preferably through means of a floating retainer member, pinches an extension of the paper against a wall of the feed slot, to prevent the paper from falling downwardly through the feed slot during apparatus use. The preferred retainer member comprises a circular rod maintained in an operable position by means of a ramp member. The preferred apparatus includes a hinged knife blade arrangement selectively orientable in a first, horizontal, storage position and a second, substantially vertical, cutting position.

Abstract: A positively charged toner composition comprised of resin particles exhibiting a peak value molecular weight in each of the molecular weight regions of from about 5,000 to about 80,000, and from about 100,000 to about 2,000,000; a wax component with a weight average molecular weight of from about 500 to about 10,000; and a charge enhancing additive selected from the group consisting of alkyl pyridinium halides, organic sulfonates, organic sulfates, distearyl dimethyl ammonium methyl sulfate, behenyl trimethyl ammonium methyl sulfate, and distearyl methyl ethyl ammonium ethyl sulfate.

Abstract: A guard for a hypodermic syringe needle which keeps the extremities and particularly the hands well away from the syringe to prevent accidental punctures with contaminated needles. The needle guard is in the form of a cylindrical cap which slides over the needle having a manipulating device to remove and replace the guard while keeping the hands well away from the needle. In one embodiment the manipulating device is in the form of a flexible handle for removing the cap. As an alternative the end of the needle guard can be flared to provide a flat surface for receiving an adhesive. The needle is then removed by pressing the adhesive base to any convenient surface. The needle guard is replaced by simply inserting the needle in the guard and snapping the guard from the surface by giving the syringe a quick twist when the cap is fully seated over the needle.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an improved positively charged toner composition comprised of (1) a styrene butadiene copolymer plasticizer blend, containing from about 92 percent by weight to about 97 percent by weight of styrene butadiene copolymer, and from about 3 percent by weight to about 8 percent by weight of plasticizer, the styrene butadiene copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from about 45,000 to about 155,000, and a molecular weight distribution of about 7, the copolymer further containing from about 85 percent by weight of styrene to about 93 percent by weight of styrene, and from about 7 percent by weight of butadiene to about 15 percent by weight of butadiene, (2) pigment particles, and (3) a charge enhancing additive.

Abstract: Dispersion polymerization process for producing colored toner particles comprising admixing a colorant with a monomer to form an oil soluble organic phase, admixing a polymerization initiator with the organic phase, admixing the organic phase with an aqueous phase containing a suspending agent and an inorganic salt therein under polymerization conditions to form a suspension, polymerizing the suspension under continuous agitation to provide polymer particles containing the colorant and having a particle size in the range of from about 1 micron to about 100 microns, and recovering the polymer particles. The inorganic salt inhibits polymerization in the aqueous phase. Developer compositions and processes for developing electrostatic latent images are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system is described for enabling the connection of a diagnostic/debugging processor to another host processor for the purpose of troubleshooting that processor's hardware and software. The system is composed of an interface between the diagnostic/debugging processor per se and the host processor to be diagnosed, and of software resident in the diagnostic processor to perform functions required by the user of the system. The system is specifically designed for use with a host processor utilizing LSSD design rules.

Abstract: Extenders for spermatozoa are obtained from porcine seminal plasma and are useful in connection with increasing motility and fertility of porcine sperm as well as extending the useful number of treatments of a sperm-containing solution. Additional extenders are selected from the class consisting of a pyruvate and an oxaloacetate. Another extender having a physiochemical effect can be admixed with the oxaloacetate, pyruvate and/or porcine seminal plasma extenders and can have a synergistic effect therewith.

Abstract: A process controller which has at least a derivative control mode includes a comparison amplifier wherein a measured variable signal is compared with a set-point signal to produce an error signal. An auxiliary control circuit including a signal level change detector is connected to detect changes in the set-point signal. During intervals of constant set-point signal, the primary control circuit operates normally. Upon the occurrence of a change in the set-point signal, the change is detected by the auxiliary control circuit and produces an auxiliary control signal which is applied to momentarily inhibit the operation of the derivative control function of the controller.