Abstract: A laser system for generating optical pulses at an operating wavelength of the laser system. The system has an optical resonator comprising first and second reflectors, and a tapered optical fiber disposed between the first and second reflectors. The tapered optical fiber has a core which has a tapered input section which tapers from single mode to multimode at the laser operating wavelength, an inner section of substantially constant diameter capable of supporting multiple modes at the laser operating wavelength and a tapered output section which tapers from a first diameter to a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter.

Abstract: A server contains an executable program and is in communication with an online social network. The server is accessed by a subscriber on a client system executing an application program interface to communicate with the server in which the server accesses indexes of data maintained on an online social network platform and retrieves the accessed data. The subscriber creates an account on the server. The executable program builds an index of relevant content for that subscriber to retrieve. The data is processed and aggregated on the server through a subscriber-specific relevancy engine on the server and the aggregated data is delivered to the subscriber on the client system in a searchable database. The subscriber may execute a search query on the client system in communication with the server and search query is processed returning relevant results to the user.

Abstract: A fall protection system comprising a line wound onto a rotatable pulley having a centrifugal clutch which activates a gearbox which in turn drives an input shaft of a hydraulic actuator whereby the hydraulic actuator controls the rate of rotation of the pulley, and a secondary brake which slows the rotational speed of the pulley should it exceed a predetermined speed, whereby in use, the line is attached to a user to restrain a fall and then the system facilitates unwinding of the line at a controlled speed to effect descent.

Abstract: The invention provides batter compositions including a structure-providing amount of a flour replacement ingredient comprising native starch in an amount of 70% by weight or more, and a protein source in an amount of 30% by weight or less, weight percentages based upon weight of the flour replacement ingredient; a sweetener in an amount effective to provide a water activity of 0.94 or less; and a fat source, wherein the batter composition has a pH of 6.5 or higher. Optionally, the flour replacement ingredient can further include a fiber source, a minor amount of modified starch, or a combination of these. In some aspects, the invention provides batter compositions including a novel leavening system.

Abstract: An electroluminescent display comprising a substrate (1), a substantially transparent electrode (2) adjacent to the substrate, a layer of electroluminescent material (3) adjacent to the substantially transparent electrode, a layer of dielectric material (4) adjacent to the layer of electroluminescent material and a further electrode (5) adjacent to the dielectric layer, in which there is further provided an intermediate layer (6) between the substantially transparent electrode and the layer of electroluminescent material. The intermediate layer typically acts as a diffuser and may comprise Barium Titanate.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and systems for attaching components to strips of material to form assemblies, e.g., a system for fastening pre-sharpened razor blades to individual support strips on a continuous band of material, such as a metal, to form discrete blade assemblies.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and systems for attaching components to strips of material to form assemblies, e.g., a system for fastening pre-sharpened razor blades to individual support strips on a continuous band of material, such as a metal, to form discrete blade assemblies.

Abstract: An electroluminescent display comprising a substrate (1), a substantially transparent electrode (2) adjacent to the substrate, a layer of electroluminescent material (3) adjacent to the substantially transparent electrode, a layer of dielectric material (4) adjacent to the layer of electroluminescent material and a further electrode (5) adjacent to the dielectric layer, in which there is further provided an intermediate layer (6) between the substantially transparent electrode and the layer of electroluminescent material. The intermediate layer typically acts as a diffuser and may comprise Barium Titanate.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and systems for attaching components to strips of material to form assemblies, e.g., a system for fastening pre-sharpened razor blades to individual support strips on a continuous band of material, such as a metal, to form discrete blade assemblies.

Abstract: A method of controlling a roll control system includes monitoring the position of a steering mechanism of a vehicle. A rate of change of the position of the steering mechanism is determined. The rate of change is compared to a change threshold value. The lateral acceleration of a vehicle is monitored. The lateral acceleration is compared to an acceleration threshold value. A roll control system having at least one of a front and a rear actuator is controlled based at least in part upon the comparisons of the rate of change of the steering mechanism to the change threshold value and the lateral acceleration to the acceleration threshold value. The front and rear actuators are controlled independently of each other depending upon the state of a vehicle stability index.

Abstract: Users can browse a repository of search results obtained from a search engine by mounting a virtual file system, for example, on a network server over a network. The virtual file system contains a hierarchy of categories and is associated with a document repository. Consequently, although documents could be located anywhere, documents indexed by the virtual file system are accessed by users in the original document locations. Accordingly, all changes made by a user are made to the original document rather than to a copy of the document. Therefore, there is no need to upload a copy of the document to the original file location. The search engine can be associated with the virtual file system so that the search engine recognizes the changed document immediately.

Abstract: A golf ball having an indicia produced by ink jet printing is disclosed. An ink composition containing a coloring agent and a resin is dispensed on a transfer medium, using an ink jet printer, to form an indicia. The indicia is transferred from the transfer medium to the dimpled surface of a golf ball. In another form of the invention, an indicia is applied directly to a golf ball, without a transfer medium. In this method, an indicia receiving layer is applied on at least a portion of the golf ball surface, then the indicia is printed directly on the indicia receiving layer using an ink jet printer. The indicia on the golf ball has an impact resistance suitable for use in competitive play.

Abstract: A gas generator insulated by a vacuum-jacket vessel.

Abstract: The invention provides a human checkpoint kinase (hChk1) and polynucleotides which identify and encode hChk1. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating or preventing disorders associated with expression of hChk1.

Abstract: A cottonseed feeder wherein the dispensing means for dispensing the feed from the hopper comprises a feed chamber having an entry-opening and an exit-opening, the entry-opening in communication with the lower opening of a feed hopper, an entry-opening shutter adjacent the entry-opening, said entry-opening shutter moveable between a first position where the entry-opening shutter blocks the entry-opening and a second free position where feed may flow into the feed chamber, an exit-opening shutter adjacent the exit-opening moveable between a first position where the exit-opening shutter blocks the exit-opening and a second free position where feed disposed within the feed chamber may flow out of the feed chamber and a connecting member associated with the entry-opening shutter and the exit-opening shutter wherein the entry-opening shutter and the exit-opening shutter are linked such that movement of the entry-opening shutter from its first position to its second position coincides with the movement of the exit-o

Abstract: A cottonseed feeder wherein the dispensing means for dispensing the feed from the hopper comprises a feed chamber having an entry-opening and an exit-opening, the entry-opening in communication with the lower opening of a feed hopper, an entry-opening shutter adjacent the entry-opening, said entry-opening shutter moveable between a first position where the entry-opening shutter blocks the entry-opening and a second free position where feed may flow into the feed chamber, an exit-opening shutter adjacent the exit-opening moveable between a first position where the exit-opening shutter blocks the exit-opening and a second free position where feed disposed within the feed chamber may flow out of the feed chamber and a connecting member associated with the entry-opening shutter and the exit-opening shutter wherein the entry-opening shutter and the exit-opening shutter are linked such that movement of the entry-opening shutter from its first position to its second position coincides with the movement of the exit-o

Abstract: The invention provides a human checkpoint kinase (hChk1) and polynucleotides which identify and encode hChk1. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating or preventing disorders associated with expression of hChk1.

Abstract: A golf ball having improved aerodynamic efficiency is characterized by the arrangement of a plurality of modified tear-drop shaped dimples arranged on the surface thereof. The ball has a dimple-free equator which divides the ball into two identical hemispheres, each of which is broken into equal portions by a plurality of great circles passing through the poles of the ball. Each portion has a maximum circular area filled with a first plurality of non-circular dimples. A second plurality of non-circular dimples is arranged between the circular areas so that the dimple coverage on the ball is maximized.

Abstract: A semi-monocoque or stressed skin cargo vehicle uses plates interconnected and reinforced by flanged side posts and the plates are sandwiched between by top and bottom rails and the posts, the flanges being of substantially the same thickness as the plates.