Abstract: An adapter rail is provided for an injection molded plastic drawer to compensate for the draft angle of the sidewalls of the plastic drawer and to dispose a runner attached to the adapter rail aligned with and substantially parallel to a track mounted in an opening into which the drawer is inserted. In use, an adapter rail is attached to each of a pair of opposed sidewalls of a plastic drawer and a runner is attached to each adapter rail. Each adapter rail has a first side which is inclined at a complementary angle to the sidewall of the drawer to which it is attached to dispose a second side of the adapter rail generally parallel to the track. The adapter rail also spaces the runner from the sidewall of the drawer so that the runner is aligned with and can be mated with the track. Thus, a plastic drawer with the adapter rail and attached runner may be used with conventional track and within an opening of a cabinet having generally straight sides and being defined by right angles.

Abstract: A multi-channel telephonic communications system, where voice, data, and facsimile information is packetized and switched to the desired destination based upon a call number embedded in each packet which is based upon the digits dialed at the source. A switching architecture is used to minimize the trunk line resource needed and to simplify system configuration and maintenance. Connection between the source and the desired destination are allowed if there is sufficient bandwidth to support the connection. Flow control is also provided, which dynamically varies the bandwidth used by voice packets to adjust to changing traffic levels. Voice bandwidth is reduce when needed by the traffic volume, and voice bandwidth is increased when possible to improve voice quality.

Abstract: A monitor and bracket system allows for the secure placement of the monitor within a vehicle. The monitor is slid onto a bracket attached to the top of the interior of the vehicle or to an overhead luggage compartment within the vehicle. The monitor is for allowing passengers to view pre-recorded programs, such as movies or tour guide information. Once the monitor is slide into the bracket, a back portion is attached to the back of the monitor to prevent the monitor from sliding out of the bracket. A lock on the back portion of the monitor is used to engage a bolt with a notch in the top of the monitor. In this way, the monitor may not be removed from the bracket unless the lock turned to remove the bolt from the notch.

Abstract: An electronic odometer and speedometer for bicycles computes distance and speed based upon input signals generated by interruption of a light beam by each spoke and the valve stem of a wheel of the bicycle. The interruption time of the light beam caused by the valve stem is substantially greater than that caused by the spokes; accordingly, it is readily detectable and the signal produced may be treated as a reference signal upon which the computations are based and the signals generated by the spokes provide a continuous real time update. Alternatively, the number of interruptions of the light beam per time, may be employed to compute the speed and the aggregate period of the number of interruptions may be employed to compute the distance. The light signal generating and detaching elements have non-movable parts and are mounted upon the frame of the bicycle without interfering with the normal removal and mounting of the wheel.