Abstract: An apparatus for adjustably securing a boat accessory to a boat. A first member has a plug and a second member has a socket. The plug has a rosette shape with rounded protrusions and the socket has a corresponding mating shape. Both the plug and the socket have openings for a fastener to secure the plug in the socket. The first member is one of a mounting base and an accessory base, and the second member is the other one. In one embodiment, an extension is positioned adjacent the plug so as to separate the first and second members. In another embodiment, the extension has a plug on each end and the first and second members have sockets. In another such embodiment, the extension has two members joined with a rosette-shaped plug and socket.

Abstract: An airbag module may have an inflator and a cushion that are coupled together via first and second retention features. The first retention feature may be a clip seated within a housing coupled to the inflator or the cushion, and may have a tubular shape with inwardly extending fingers. The second retention feature may be a flared tubular end insertable into interlocking engagement with the first retention feature. The retention features may be used to couple the cushion or inflator to a gas guide, or to couple the inflator directly-to an inflation tube attached to the fabric of the cushion. The retention features may also be used to couple a transportation cap to the inflator to disperse inflation gases along a thrust neutral pattern in the event of accidental discharge during shipping.

Abstract: Systems and methods for stacked die memory depth expansion. In accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention, a circuit comprises a first memory input enabling depth expansion in a memory. The circuit further comprises a second memory input enabling address range selection in a memory and a plurality of address inputs accessing an expanded memory depth. The circuit also comprises one or more external chip enable inputs and a decoding logic coupled to the first memory input, second memory input, plurality of address inputs and the external chip enable input, wherein the decoding logic generates an internal chip enable signal and a stacked die select signal.

Abstract: A process for the enzyme-catalyzed preparation of cyclic ester oligomers from dicarboxylic acids and/or dicarboxylic acid derivatives and diols, hydroxycarboxylic acids and/or hydroxycarboxylic acid esters, and/or linear ester oligomers in the presence of a solvent comprising a tertiary alcohol and a non-alcoholic solvent.

Abstract: A multi-component dispenser is disclosed which can dispense reactive components in predetermined proportions. The dispenser also combines and mixes the components prior to their dispensing. In a particular version, the multi-component dispenser uses a single valve to simultaneously dispense multiple flowable components.

Abstract: A regulator circuit including output loading sense circuitry where the output loading sense circuitry comprises, in one example, a resistor in the feedback leg of the replica bias regulator, a switch in the feedback leg of the replica bias regulator for bypassing the resistor, and a comparator used to sense the output loading and selectively drive the switch.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of a suspension of precipitated silica in a silicone oil, this suspension being usable for the production of silicones crosslinkable by polyaddition or polycondensation (RTV elastomers). The object of the invention is to seek a compromise between on the one hand the cost and on the other hand the rheology and mechanical properties of the final RTVs. The invention achieves this object by providing a process for the preparation of a suspension of precipitated silica, treated with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDZ), in a crosslinkable silicone oil. This HMDZ is introduced in at least two fractions. The 1st fraction on the one hand corresponds to a proportion less than or equal to 15% by dry weight, based on the total amount of HMDZ, and on the other hand is first brought into contact with the precipitated silica and the water. The invention further relates to the production of a silicone elastomer composition from this suspension and to the composition thus obtained.

Abstract: The invention recites a filtration tank including a chamber for holding liquid to be filtered, the filtration tank includes a fluid inlet for providing liquid to the chamber. The filtration tank further includes a fluid outlet and at least one filter block disposed between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the at least one filter block includes a porous cap having an average pore size of up to about 250 microns.

Abstract: An apparatus for folding a boat tower, including a hinge assembly and a releasable member. The releasable member includes two members, one of which has at least one spring loaded bolt, or locking pin, engaging a corresponding opening in the other member, thereby locking the two members in fixed relation.

Abstract: An inflator device including a pressure vessel forming a gas storage chamber having contents including a supply of stored pressurized gas. The pressure vessel forms a gas exit opening at a first end of the pressure vessel. An initiator assembly includes an initiator cover that extends through a sidewall of the pressure vessel at a first end portion of the pressure vessel, such that at least a portion of the initiator cover extends radially inwardly into the gas storage chamber. An initiator is positioned within the initiator cover, and produces a discharge effective to rupture a rupturable closure element normally covering the gas exit opening to allow flow of at least a portion of the gas storage chamber contents through the gas exit opening. A first radial aperture formed in the initiator cover is positioned at a direct discharge distance with respect to the closure element to focus the initiator discharge at the closure element to rupture the closure element.

Abstract: Coated barrier fabrics are prepared with a two part, cold cure polyoxysiloxane composition and a unique two pass, two cure rate, coating process. Preferably, the coated fabrics have overlayed a second uncoated fabric on the inner surface of the coated substrate. This preferred process realizes a reusable medical barrier fabric with exceptional durability even after undergoing many laundering autoclaving/drying cycles.

Abstract: An apparatus for folding a boat tower, including a hinge assembly and a releasable member. The releasable member includes two members, one of which has at least one spring loaded bolt, or locking pin, engaging a corresponding opening in the other member, thereby locking the two members in fixed relation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for alternating pouring into molds, casts or refining hearths from a common hearth in a furnace. The apparatus provides a main hearth, a plurality of optional refining hearths, and a plurality of casting molds or direct molds whereby the refining hearths and molds define at least two separate ingot making lines. The main hearth alternatively pours into a first ingot making line while the other line is prepared, and vice versa allowing for continuous melting.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimizing melting of titanium for processing into ingots or end products. The apparatus provides a main hearth, a plurality of optional refining hearths, and a plurality of casting molds or direct molds whereby direct arc electrodes melt the titanium in the main hearth while plasma torches melt the titanium in the refining chambers and/or adjacent the molds. Each of the direct arc electrodes and plasma torches is extendable and retractable into the melting environment and moveable in a circular pivoting or side to side linear motion.

Abstract: An apparatus for folding a boat tower, including a hinge assembly and a releasable footer. The hinge assembly has two members that pivot about a pivot point. At least one spring loaded bolt, or locking pin, engages a corresponding opening in one member, thereby locking the two members in fixed relation. The releasable footer has a bolt that engages an opening, thereby locking a releasable member to the footer body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crosslinkable adhesive silicone composition of the type of those comprising a polyorganosiloxane (POS) comprising Si-Vi units (?,?-di-Vi-polydimethylsiloxane); a crosslinking POS comprising SiH units; a platinum catalyst; a filler; and optionally an adhesion promoter comprising vinyltrimethoxysilane, 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxy-silane and butyl titanate and/or a crosslinking inhibitor and/or an unsaturated POS resin of the MMViDDViQ or MDViQ or MMViQ type. This composition is characterized in that it additionally comprises a polyorganosiloxane having, per mole, at least one piperidinyl functional group.

Abstract: A decoupling circuit comprising a first capacitor, and a first current mirror coupled to the capacitor, wherein the first current mirror is configured to multiply the capacitance effect of the first capacitor is disclosed. The first current mirror may comprise a first transistor, and a second transistor coupled to the first transistor, wherein the second transistor is configured to amplify the current entering the first transistor. The first transistor and the second transistor may comprise n-channel MOSFET transistors. The decoupling circuit may further comprise a bias network coupled to the first current mirror, wherein the bias network is configured to bias the first current mirror. The bias network may comprise a p-channel MOSFET.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimized mixing in a common hearth in a plasma furnace. The apparatus provides a main hearth, a plurality of optional refining hearths, and a plurality of casting molds or direct molds whereby the refining hearths and molds define at least two separate ingot making lines. A feed chute provides raw material to the main hearth, whereby the feed chute is moveable to optimize its position during operation of the main hearth. Most particularly, the feed chute is moveable to provide better mixing, minimize skull build-up, and optimally place it opposite the overflow in use.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of a suspension of precipitated silica in a silicone oil, this suspension being usable for the production of silicones crosslinkable by polyaddition or polycondensation (RTV elastomers). The object of the invention is to seek a compromise between on the one hand the cost and on the other hand the rheology and mechanical properties of the final RTVs. The invention achieves this object by providing a process for the preparation of a suspension of precipitated silica, treated with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDZ), in a crosslinkable silicone oil. This HMDZ is introduced in at least two fractions. The 1st fraction on the one hand corresponds to a proportion less than or equal to 15% by dry weight, based on the total amount of HMDZ, and on the other hand is first brought into contact with the precipitated silica and the water. The invention further relates to the production of a silicone elastomer composition from this suspension and to the composition thus obtained.

Abstract: An apparatus for folding a boat tower, including a hinge assembly and a releasable footer. The hinge assembly has two members that pivot about a pivot point. At least one spring loaded bolt, or locking pin, engages a corresponding opening in one member, thereby locking the two members in fixed relation. The releasable footer has a bolt that engages an opening, thereby locking a releasable member to the footer body.