Abstract: A method of processing oscillometric blood pressure pulse data taken from a subject is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes determining a pressure pulse period of a cardiac cycle of the subject and identifying a duration of a pressure pulse detected within the pressure pulse period. Then, a duty cycle of the pressure pulse is calculated with respect to the pressure pulse period, wherein the calculated duty cycle is used to determine selected blood pressure parameters.

Abstract: A radio handset and method of operation of same for communication on a selected channel of a radio telephone system in which information is transmitted in bursts, each burst having respective portions independently capable of indicating burst errors. The handset is operable to detect sliding collisions by comparing the distribution of errors over error indicating portions of a received burst.

Abstract: Data pool architecture, system, method and computer program product, for intelligent object data in heterogeneous data environments. Applications include life sciences, biotechnology, therapeutic diagnostics and intervention, pharmaceuticals, and bioinformatics. Intelligent object data structure.. Intelligent molecular objects (IMO) and data structure include procedural and non-procedural components where non-procedural component has features in common with conventional data and procedural component couples additional information with data and adds functionality and capabilities to system or method utilizing it. Applications handling system, architecture, and framework referred to as the intelligent object handler (IOH). Intelligent object pools (IOP) which comprise a second database structure in addition to the afore described IMO data structure.

Abstract: A tooth whitening substance formed into a thin layer is provided. The tooth whitening substance includes a polyox resin and a tooth whitening active. The polyox resin adheres the thin layer to a plurality of teeth for a sufficient time to allow the tooth whitening active to act upon the plurality of teeth.

Abstract: An amusement or stress reduction method and device adapted to dispense gas bags for popping. A strip of material is attached to one end of a tubular container and a plurality of gas bags are inserted serially into the container, causing the strip of material to loop under the plurality of gas bags in a U-shaped manner. The second end of the strip of material is located adjacent to the secured end at the container opening. A user pulls the free end of the strip to forcibly eject one or more gas bags from the container. The bags can then be popped by stomping or the like. Various configurations, markings, and constructions can be used with the gas bags, container, and strip.

Abstract: A system for locating a vehicle among a large number of vehicles. A lock box unit is mounted on a vehicle and includes a key box for storing a vehicle key and a locator unit. The locator unit receives a polling signal from a central base station which includes an address for the particular locator unit to be located. The locator unit decodes the polling signal to determine whether the signal is includes its unique address. If the polling signal is meant for the locator unit then the locator unit transmits a spread spectrum to at least three receiving antennas. The location of the locator unit and therefore the vehicle is determined based upon time arrival data generated by the receiving antennas. The lock box unit may also include an identification device which records who accesses the key box to retrieve the vehicle key. This information is stored in a memory device.

Abstract: A papermaking belt for use in making paper. The papermaking belt may be used in conjunction with a single-wire draw or twin-wire draw of a papermaking machine. The papermaking belt includes a woven reinforcing element and a patterned framework. The framework defines either or both faces of the papermaking belt. The pattern of the framework is independent of the weave of the reinforcing element.

Abstract: A smooth, high density tissue. The tissue has a relatively low caliper, as well as high smoothness and high density. The tissue is calendered from a multidensity, through air dried web. The tissue comprises micropeaks.

Abstract: A portable radio telephone (5) communicates with base stations (1, 2) in a digital radio telephone system, such as DECT, employing TDMA transmission. The portable radio telephone is programmed with an algorithm which is operative to select a communication channel by storing a blind slot mask (7) representative of the time slots in each frame which are excluded, either by virtue of being occupied by the base station or by the portable radio telephone itself. Hence, any channel attempted and failed in an occupied time slot is excluded and marked blind in the blind slot mask. Further, the algorithm is operative to check the time slots for availability in a predetermined sequence which corresponds to the temporal sequence of the slots (or the reverse thereof) to promote orderly filling of the time slots at the base stations.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for applying a curable resin to a reinforcing structure and an apparatus therefor. The apparatus comprises a working surface having a pattern of recesses therein structured and designed to at least partially receive a reinforcing structure, a means for disposing the reinforcing structure in the pattern of recesses of the working surface, a means for applying a fluid resinous material to the reinforcing structure disposed in the recesses of the working surface, and a means for solidifying the fluid resinous material to provide a patterned resinous framework joined to the reinforcing structure. The process comprises the steps of at least partially disposing the reinforcing structure in the recesses of a working surface, applying the fluid resinous material to the reinforcing structure, and then solidifying the fluid resinous material to form a patterned resinous framework joined to the reinforcing structure.

Abstract: A control system and calibration method are provided for a vehicle drive line having an automated master friction clutch. The control system utilizes engine torque data supplied by a serial communication data link to identify a clutch control parameter value corresponding to an urge-to-move position of the clutch. The clutch control parameter value identified by the calibration method is stored and utilized by the control system to control the engagement position of the automated clutch in an “urge to move” mode of operation. The inventive calibration method can be utilized across multiple vehicle platforms having different engine, clutch and transmission system components.

Abstract: Delivery systems for whitening teeth are provided. The delivery system includes a strip of material sized to cover a front surface of a plurality of teeth and a layer of a tooth whitening substance in contact with the strip of material. The tooth whitening substance includes a gelling agent and a whitening active selected from the group consisting of peroxides, metal chlorites, perborates, percarbonates, peroxyacids, hypochlorites, and combinations thereof. The delivery system further includes a release liner having a coating thereon, wherein the release liner exhibits less affinity for the tooth whitening substance than the tooth whitening substance exhibits for itself and for the strip of material.

Abstract: A smooth, high density tissue. The tissue has a relatively low caliper, as well as high smoothness and high density. The tissue is calendered from a multidensity, through air dried web.

Abstract: Method for whitening teeth are provided. The methods include the steps of providing a strip of material and applying a thin layer of a tooth whitening substance having a whitening active selected from the group consisting of peroxides, metal chlorites, perborates, percarbonates, peroxyacids, hypochlorites, and combinations thereof to a front surface of a plurality of teeth, wherein the amount of the tooth whitening substance is between about 0.05 grams and about 0.4 grams. The method further includes the steps of conforming the strip of material to the front surface of the plurality of teeth and removing the strip of material, wherein the front surface of the plurality of teeth have between a 1 and a 4 VITA LUMIN shade guide improvement in color.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides an architecture and query and processing methodology, advantageously implemented in software, for an information technology platform using Intelligent Molecular Objects or objects of a more general character. In another aspect, it provides intelligent molecular object data or other data for heterogeneous data environments with high data density and dynamic application needs. In yet another, it provides an Object State Engine for intelligent molecular object data technology. In still another, it provides an Object Translation Engine for intelligent molecular object data in heterogeneous data environments with dynamic application needs. In yet another aspect, it provides a handling device including an Intelligent Object Handler for intelligent molecular object data in heterogeneous data environments with high data density and dynamic application needs.

Abstract: A control system and calibration method are provided for a vehicle drive line having an automated master friction clutch. The control system utilizes engine torque data supplied by a serial communication data link to identify a clutch control parameter value corresponding to an urge-to-move position of the clutch. The clutch control parameter value identified by the calibration method is stored and utilized by the control system to control the engagement position of the automated clutch in an “urge to move” mode of operation. The inventive calibration method can be utilized across multiple vehicle platforms having different engine, clutch and transmission system components.

Abstract: Saw blades and methods of manufacturing saw blades.

Abstract: A software program assisting the generation of a medical report. The software program (a) displaying pre-chosen findings and a separate medical report simultaneously on an electronic display, the medical report comprising a summary section; and (b) automatically copying electronically a respective pre-chosen finding selected from the pre-chosen findings into the summary section of the medical report.

Abstract: A control system and calibration method are provided for a vehicle drive line having an automated master friction clutch. The control system utilizes engine torque data supplied by a serial communication data link to identify a clutch control parameter value corresponding to an urge-to-move position of the clutch. The clutch control parameter value identified by the calibration method is stored and utilized by the control system to control the engagement position of the automated clutch in an “urge to move” mode of operation. The inventive calibration method can be utilized across multiple vehicle platforms having different engine, clutch and transmission system components.

Abstract: An effervescent beverage having an effervescent gas dissolved therein is described. The beverage remains pressurized until consumed and may have a smooth and silky texture when a sparingly soluble gas is used.