Abstract: Multi-stage back pressure regulators are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a multi-stage back pressure regulator includes a first stage and a second stage downstream from the first stage. The first stage includes a gas-charged regulator device arranged to receive a fluid at an inlet, and the second stage includes a spring-loaded regulator device having an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet. The gas-charged regulator and the spring-loaded regulator are configured to control inlet pressure to the back pressure regulator and maximum differential pressures across the first and second stages.

Abstract: Multi-stage back pressure regulators are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a multi-stage back pressure regulator includes a first stage and a second stage downstream from the first stage. The first stage includes a gas-charged regulator device arranged to receive a fluid at an inlet, and the second stage includes a spring-loaded regulator device having an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet. The gas-charged regulator and the spring-loaded regulator are configured to control inlet pressure to the back pressure regulator and maximum differential pressures across the first and second stages.

Abstract: Multi-stage back pressure regulators are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a multi-stage back pressure regulator includes a first stage and a second stage downstream from the first stage. The first stage includes a gas-charged regulator device arranged to receive a fluid at an inlet, and the second stage includes a spring-loaded regulator device having an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet. The gas-charged regulator and the spring-loaded regulator are configured to control inlet pressure to the back pressure regulator and maximum differential pressures across the first and second stages.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing injection molded articles is disclosed, the method comprises steps of providing an injection molding apparatus having a pressure sensor, determining a relationship between injection pressure and intrinsic viscosity of a molten polymer for the injection molding apparatus, injection molding an article using the injection molding apparatus, determining an intrinsic viscosity of the article based on the injection pressure of the injection molding step in accordance with the relationship using a converter, and modifying or intervening in the operation of the injection molding apparatus.

Abstract: Multi-stage back pressure regulators are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a multi-stage back pressure regulator includes a first stage and a second stage downstream from the first stage. The first stage includes a gas-charged regulator device arranged to receive a fluid at an inlet, and the second stage includes a spring-loaded regulator device having an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet. The gas-charged regulator and the spring-loaded regulator are configured to control inlet pressure to the back pressure regulator and maximum differential pressures across the first and second stages.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method and apparatus for explaining credit scores, for example in connection with a credit score explanation service, in which consumers can identify the sources of information used to establish their credit score, supply their credit report and credit score information in connection with their application for credit-related products and services, such as loans, and determine the effect on their credit score and cost for credit-related products and services based upon various hypothetical changes in their credit behavior.

Abstract: A wireless communication device (100) includes an obligation manager (101) that is configured to cause a processor (102) operable with a memory (103) to determine which member of a group is to be responsible for fulfillment of a group obligation. The obligation manager (101) determines which member will fulfill the obligation by comparing the current obligation to an obligation register (300) having fulfillment entries (301,302,303) indicating past obligations and members fulfilling those obligations.

Abstract: A system and method is provided that provides tools to consumers to help consumers understand their credit scores and how to take action to improve their credit scores. A system and method for each of and for a combination of a score estimating tool, a best action simulation tool, an easy error correction tool, and a score improvement tool are provided.

Abstract: The disclosed are methods and computing devices configured to engage in Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) conference calls and configured to participate as a moderator of VOIP conference calls allow a moderator or delegate to monitor the mute status of call participants and/or control which participants are muted. In this way, a participant would not be required to necessarily adhere to conference call muting etiquette. For example, in the event that a participant's line is noisy, which may be unknown to the participant, the moderator could mute the line. Other distractions to the conference call as a whole could therefore be controlled as well. The ability to mute determine and/or control the muting of a participant device furthermore enables the moderator to engage rules of conduct and/or adhere to rules of order that may be desirable in particular types of conference calls.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to an article, comprising: a substrate having a surface comprising aluminum or an aluminum alloy; a sealed anodic coating layer overlying at least part of the surface of the substrate; and a layer of a silicon-containing polymer overlying the sealed anodic coating layer. The article may be useful as a brake or wheel component.

Abstract: An reciprocating saw comprising a housing, a motor, a spindle movably supported within said housing and having a front end adapted to support a saw blade, a drive assembly, and an adjustable shoe assembly. The adjustable shoe assembly includes a shoe, a shoe support member pivotally supporting the shoe, a locking member pivotally supported by the housing, and a lever connected to the locking member.

Abstract: Apparatus for compression molding plastic articles includes a plurality of molds mounted for travel around a first axis. Each mold includes an upper mold section and a lower mold section, with at least one of the upper and lower mold sections being moveable in a non-circular first endless path, and being moveable with respect to the other mold section to form a mold cavity. A mold charge delivery system delivers individual mold charges to the mold cavities and includes at least one delivery mechanism that travels in a second endless path around a second axis spaced from the first axis, wherein the second endless path overlies a portion of the first endless path.

Abstract: A system and a method for controlling a container manufacturing machine include a thickness monitor (10) for determining an average wall thickness of containers produced by the machine. The system uses the average wall thickness to adjust machine control to change operation of the machine and adjust the quality of the containers being produced. The system also responds to feedback from pneumatic devices (104), heaters (103), mechanical devices and temperature sensors (108, 109) to determine corrections to be made to the machine operation.

Abstract: A polymeric preform that can be blow molded into a plastic article includes an open neck portion, a body portion with a sidewall, and a closed end opposite the neck portion with a thickness of not more than 70 percent of the thickness of the sidewall. The thickness of the closed end is preferably in the range of 30 percent to 70 percent of the thickness of the sidewall, and more preferably between 30 percent to 50 percent of the sidewall thickness. This reduces the volume or amount of material needed to form the preform without adversely impacting the structural integrity or physical properties of a container formed from the preform. According to one presently preferred aspect of the invention, the preform is compression molded.

Abstract: A method for distributing content (120) from a subscriber terminal (110) in a wireless communication system and sharing revenue between the subscriber and the service provider (130) by generating, at the subscriber terminal, a content available notification message (125). The content available notification message is associated with the content to be broadcast by the service provider. The subscriber terminal sends (230) the content available message and the content (120) to the service provider. The subscriber terminal receives consideration for the content which is sent to other subscribers from the service provider.

Abstract: An reciprocating saw comprising a housing, a motor, a spindle movably supported within said housing and having a front end adapted to support a saw blade, a drive assembly, and an adjustable shoe assembly. The adjustable shoe assembly includes a shoe, a shoe support member pivotally supporting the shoe, a locking member pivotally supported by the housing, and a lever connected to the locking member.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method and apparatus for explaining credit scores, for example in connection with a credit score explanation service, in which consumers can identify the sources of information used to establish their credit score, supply their credit report and credit score information in connection with their application for credit-related products and services, such as loans, and determine the effect on their credit score and cost for credit-related products and services based upon various hypothetical changes in their credit behavior.

Abstract: An reciprocating saw comprising a housing, a motor, a spindle movably supported within said housing and having a front end adapted to support a saw blade, a drive assembly, and an adjustable shoe assembly. The adjustable shoe assembly includes a shoe, a shoe support member pivotally supporting the shoe, a locking member pivotally supported by the housing, and a lever connected to the locking member.

Abstract: An orbital reciprocating saw comprising a housing, a motor, a spindle movably supported within said housing and having a front end adapted to support a saw blade, a reciprocating drive assembly, an orbital drive assembly connected to said spindle to selectively drive the saw blade in an orbital path, an orbital adjustment assembly connected to the orbital drive assembly to adjust the orbital path of the saw blade, and an adjustable shoe assembly. The orbital drive assembly includes an eccentric cam member removably supported on the motor drive shaft and engageable with the spindle to cause orbital movement of the saw blade upon rotation of the motor drive shaft. The orbital adjustment assembly selectively disengages the spindle from the cam member during at least a portion of the rotation of the cam member to change the orbital path of the saw blade.

Abstract: A universal housing can assembly used as a component of a recessed downlight fixture and which can be utilized in both insulation contact (I.C.) and non-insulation contact (non-I.C.) applications. The preferred housing can is deep drawn of aluminum or other suitable materials and is configured to operate at or below thermal standards for I.C. applications and also for non-I.C. applications. The housing can assemblies formed according to the invention utilize thermal protective devices positioned within the assemblies to shut the fixture off or "cycle" the fixture in the event that predetermined thermal conditions are exceeded in either an I.C. or a non-I.C. application. According to the invention, a single can assembly can be used as and marked as both I.C. and non-I.C.