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 abdominal exerciser of the present invention is an exercise device designed to work the abdominal and oblique muscle groups. The abdominal exerciser includes a carriage that can slide or roll along a track and an upper body support. The abdominal exerciser device is designed to simulate an abdominal exercise “crunch” motion when the knees are brought within proximity of the upper body support.

Abstract: An exercise device designed to work the abdominal and oblique muscle groups. The abdominal exerciser comprises a carriage connected to a frame by a swing-arm that allows the carriage to swing along an arcuate path. In some embodiments, the carriage is connected to the frame by non-parallel first and second swing-arms. The carriage is adjustable so as to accommodate users of different sizes and to isolate different abdominal muscle groups. The abdominal exerciser device is designed to simulate an abdominal exercise “crunch” motion when the knees are brought within proximity of an upper body support.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to optimize a query access plan in a computer database system. In preferred embodiments, the query optimizer determines the query can be optimized and generates for the query an optimized access plan that eliminates records defined by a Where clause and one or more ordering criteria prior to ordering the records (sorting or grouping) and then returning a first n rows.

Abstract: To apply a resin impregnated fabric to a substrate, a device includes a surface having a layer of material and a first edge. The surface moves relative to the substrate and to conform to the substrate. The layer of material is compatible for use with the resin. The first edge is disposed at the front of the surface relative to the movement of the device to the fabric. The first edge is curved with a center portion of the first edge being relatively forward of a pair of side portions of the first edge.

Abstract: A system for preventing the unauthorized by-pass of an OEM security system including an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) starter for starting a vehicle, the vehicle having an engine and an ignition, an OEM security system responsive to an OEM security signal, an aftermarket by-pass kit for by-passing the OEM security system upon receipt of an aftermarket data signal which is distinct and separate from the OEM security signal, an aftermarket remote car starter device in communication with the by-pass kit for sending the aftermarket data signal to the by-pass kit to disable the OEM security system by causing the bypass kit to send the OEM security signal to the OEM security system and to start the engine, and a remote car starter transmitter in wireless communication with the remote car starter device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to optimize a query access plan in a computer database system. In preferred embodiments, the query optimizer determines the query can be optimized and generates for the query an optimized access plan that eliminates records defined by a Where clause and one or more ordering criteria prior to ordering the records (sorting or grouping) and then returning a first n rows.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to optimize a query access plan in a computer database system. In preferred embodiments, the query optimizer determines the query can be optimized and generates for the query an optimized access plan that eliminates records defined by a Where clause and one or more ordering criteria prior to ordering the records (sorting or grouping) and then returning a first n rows.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for more efficiently performing electrophoresis and electroblotting. A sandwich structure includes an electrophoresis gel affixed to a blotting membrane. A gel casting and/or running frame is used to hold the sandwich. A method and composition that allows separation of the gel and membrane after performing a combined electrophoresis and electroblotting operation so as to allow further operations to be performed individually upon the membrane, gel or both. A uniform electrophoretic field may be created by surrounding the sandwich structure using an insulating fluid; the insulating fluid is then swapped for a conducting fluid to allow application of an electroblotting field. An apparatus automatically manages fluid exchange and actuation of electrophoresis and electroblotting electrodes. A plurality of parallel cavities may be used to hold multiple gels or gel membrane sandwiches.

Abstract: A fluid flow control device having at least one bypass valve that is actuated in response to the movement of an annular body housed in the device. The annular body may be housed in a cylindrical housing and be a buoyant or non-buoyant body, such as a non-buoyant annular ring. The movement of the annular body in the cylindrical housing actuates the one or more bypass valves. Flow through the bypass valves returns the fluid to its source, for example, to an aquifer while maintaining a desired liquid level. The fluid flow control device can provide an effective means for regulating the elevation of subsurface fluids, for example, ground water, to enhance the efficiency of gas extraction from subsurface strata, for example, the extraction of methane from water and methane containing coal beds. Systems and methods of extracting gases from subsurface strata are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for providing up-to-date relevant information for an electronic document template, and documents created using a template. Each template is given a unique identifier when it is created. When a document is created using the template, the same template identifier is associated with the document. Various pieces of information written or assimilated by or for the author or authors of the template that help to explain how to use the template are associated with the template identifiers and stored in a remote data source. When a template or a document created using a template is opened that contains an identifier, a message is sent to the data store that results in the relevant information being retrieved. Retrieved relevant information is displayed in a pane adjacent to the template or the document created using the template.

Abstract: The abdominal exerciser of the present invention is an exercise device designed to work the abdominal and oblique muscle groups. The abdominal exerciser includes a leg support that can slide or roll along a track and an upper body support. The abdominal exerciser device is designed to simulate an abdominal exercise “crunch” motion when the knees are brought within proximity of the upper body support.

Abstract: The tire includes a first and second axially-spaced bead core, a carcass having at least one belt extending under a tread, and a first ply layer having first and second ends, a first end is located axially outside and adjacent a first bead core, and a second end that is located axially outside and adjacent a second bead core. The carcass further comprises first and second shoulder ply layers each shoulder ply layer having first and second ends, a first end is located under the tread belt, the shoulder ply extending down the side wall region with the second end folding from a position axially outside a respective bead core to a position axially inside and around the bead core. The carcass further comprises an additional reinforcement layer which wraps around the bead and is preferably positioned between the shoulder ply and the first ply layer, although not required.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods including an immune response modifier (IRM) compound and an oleic acid component are provided where stability is improved by using oleic acid have low polar impurities such as peroxides.

Abstract: An architecture and implementation of a dynamic RMI server configuration hierarchy to support federated search and update across heterogeneous datastores. The RMI server configuration hierarchy supports searching for data in one or more heterogeneous data sources within a computer system. A request for data is received at a federated data source. Then, a server is selected to process the request based on a load of the server and based on whether the server can satisfy the request for data.

Abstract: A high-intensity visual light indicates the operating status of outdoor equipment generally and agricultural equipment specifically. In one aspect, the indicator light provides long-distance visual diagnostic annunciation of the equipment's status using visual patterning indicative of the operating condition of the machine. Thus, the indicator light may provide information regarding a plurality of normal operating conditions for the equipment, beyond simply whether power is present or lacking. Additionally, in the event that the equipment is not working properly, the indicator light may provide information regarding the particular anomaly involved. The indicator light may be a single color, for example, white, that is capable of patterned flashing to indicate status. The high-intensity light may be, in a preferred embodiment, a xenon strobe. A logic circuit may be employed to create the desired flash sequence.

Abstract: A substantially white powder for use as a filler and/or extender derived from by-products of manufacturing vitreous low alkali, low iron glass fibers, and a method for producing the powder. The filler has very low alkalinity and by virtue of its being essentially free of crystalline silica is non-hazardous to health and therefore safe for consumer-based and industrial-based uses.

Abstract: An electric power generation system 10 with a combustion turbine 12 as a prime mover for a main generator 16 is provided. The power generation system includes a dynamoelectric machine 30 that may be used both as the starting motor and as a generator to provide a source of excitation power that is essentially independent of a local power system and thereby not susceptible to voltage fluctuations and/or power interruptions.

Abstract: A directional vibration measurement system as described herein includes a magnetic element coupled to a vibrating component, at least two magnetic induction sensors configured to generate sensor signals in response to movement of the magnetic element, and a controller/processor coupled to the sensors for obtaining and processing the sensor signals. The sensors are positioned such that the direction of vibration can be resolved by analyzing and processing the sensor signals. In one example embodiment, the phase relationship between the sensor signals is analyzed to determine the extent of vibration in a first direction and the extent of vibration in a second direction. In another example embodiment, the directional vibration measurement system generates sum and difference signals based upon the sensor signals, and the sum and difference signals are analyzed to determine the extent of vibration in a first direction and the extent of vibration in a second direction.