Abstract: A side ingress water supply conduit arrangement for use with a height adjustable riser for a sprinkler head that reduces labor required for installation of the water supply conduit. The housing of a height adjustable riser is modified to include an integrally molded conduit, which delivers pressurized water to the bottom of an adjustable riser housing by introducing the water supply to the housing via the side of the housing. This allows the conduit to be located closer to the surface of the ground by installing conduits in a shallow burial location slightly below the top of the riser housing. Therefore, less earth removal and replacement is required, which reduces the labor necessary to install a sprinkler system. Another embodiment creates a modified conduit or tube shape, such as a “J” that works with the individual components of the adjustable riser as disclosed in my U.S. Pat. No. 6,629,648.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating asthma or allergy in a mammal by administering a 3-aminosteroid compound to a mammal in need thereof. The 3-aminosteroid compound being capable of down regulating the IL-9 pathway and alleviating asthmatic responses to allergen. Exemplary 3-aminosteroid compounds used in the methods of the invention include compounds having the chemical formula (I), wherein X, R1, R2, R3, and R4 groups are as defined herein. The invention also relates to certain novel compounds of formula (I). Moreover, the invention also provides methods for identifying an immunomodulatory 3-aminosteroid compound.

Abstract: Compositions containing ?2 adrenergic agonists in combination with carbonates and carbamates of the formula and in combination with related steroid carbonates and carbamates are disclosed. The compositions are useful for treating bronchospasm, for inducing bronchodilation and for treating rhinitis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and inflammatory diseases, particularly by inhalation.

Abstract: A drive device for mining machines, especially for chain-hauled longwall operating equipment, comprising a drive motor (1) disposed in a motor housing (2) and with a flange (3) for connecting the drive motor (1) to a gear unit (30), at least one measurement-collecting device for detecting operating states of the drive motor (1) and/or of the gear unit (30) and a drive computer for actuating the drive motor (1) and/or for actuating components of the gear unit (30), in which at least one receiving casing (8) for the measurement-collecting device and/or the drive computer is disposed on the outside of the motor housing (2).

Abstract: A system and method for using a website to provide tools that enable an employee perform employment-related functions. The system includes a website interface, data and applications stored in memory, and a data engine to provide the applications with the data to operate. The system may also include an external application accessible by the data engine via a link to a second electronic information system provided by a partner business. The method includes developing a website that utilizes applications and data to form tools to enable an employee perform employment-related tasks. The method also includes providing the computer system with a data engine to locate specific data in memory and transfer the specific data to an application to enable a tool to perform its employment-related function. The method further includes providing a website interface to access the tools.

Abstract: Carbonates and carbamates of the formula and related steroid carbonates and carbamates are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating rhinitis and asthma, particularly by inhalation, and for treating inflammation, particularly by local or topical administration.

Abstract: A structure is provided which includes first and second layers. The first and second layers are attached to each other by embedding or otherwise attaching at least one mechanically locking z pin to the first layer and then subsequently joining the protruding portion of the z pin to the second layer prior to the second layer being processed to a fully cured state. Alternatively, the z pin material is injected into a cavity formed in the first and second layer and then brought to a fully cured state. The z pin may have physical characteristics such as orientation, melting point and hardness as a function of the physical characteristics of the first and second layer and the forces subjected upon the first and second layers. For example, the z pin may define a longitudinal axis and be embedded within the first and second layers in alignment with an applied force subjected on the first and second layers.

Abstract: A method and system for using a website to provide information, goods and services to an employee is provided. The method identifies information, goods or services that may assist employees perform their employment functions and the providers of the information, goods, and services. The method includes developing a website that enables an employee to obtain information, goods, or services to assist them perform their employment tasks. The system features a website that enables an employee to obtain information, products, or services to assist them perform employment functions.

Abstract: Compositions containing ?2 adrenergic agonists in combination with carbonates and carbamates of the formula and in combination with related steroid carbonates and carbamates are disclosed. The compositions are useful for treating bronchospasm, for inducing bronchodilation and for treating rhinitis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and inflammatory diseases, particularly by inhalation.

Abstract: The claimed invention relates to methods of modulating mucin synthesis and the therapeutic application of compounds in controlling mucin over-production associated with diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) including asthma and chronic bronchitis, inflammatory lung diseases, cystic fibrosis and acute or chronic respiratory infectious diseases.

Abstract: A system and method to autonomously neutralize mines has a tracked crawler vehicle having a sealed housing, power source, and motor driven track assemblies on opposite sides of the housing. A control/communications module in the housing has a GPS processing receiver section connected to a GPS antenna that extends upwardly to receive GPS signals and generate first control signals. A gun mechanism in the housing is connected to control/communications module and has a breech assembly connected to a gun barrel extending and aiming downwardly through a bottom side of the housing toward a surface beneath the housing. Penetrating rods in the gun mechanism are fired through the gun barrel penetrating the surface and a mine. The mine is neutralized by flooding the mine with ambient water or otherwise disrupting the firing or explosive train including detonators, detonating cord, and/or the electrical continuity of components the mine.

Abstract: The claimed invention relates to methods of modulating mucin synthesis and the therapeutic application of compounds in controlling mucin over-production associated with diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) including asthma and chronic bronchitis, inflammatory lung diseases, cystic fibrosis and acute or chronic respiratory infectious diseases.

Abstract: The claimed invention relates to methods of modulating mucin synthesis and the therapeutic application of compounds in controlling mucin over-production associated with diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) including asthma and chronic bronchitis, inflammatory lung diseases, cystic fibrosis and acute or chronic respiratory infectious diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating asthma or allergy in a mammal by administering a 3-aminosteroid compound to a mammal in need thereof. The 3-aminosteroid compound being capable of down regulating the IL-9 pathway and alleviating asthmatic responses to allergen. Exemplary aminosteroid compounds used in the methods of the invention include compounds having the chemical formula (I), wherein X, R1, R2, R3, and R4 groups arc as defined herein. ‘T’ he invention also relates to certain novel compound of formula (I). Moreover, the invention also provides methods for identifying an immunomodulatory 3-aminosteroid compound.

Abstract: Targets are inserted throughout the layout of a PCB. Post manufacture measurement of the targets are compared to pre-manufacture positions so as to calculate a non-linear regression analysis best-fit model. This model is used to predict a feature's location upon or within a PCB given the feature's position on the layout. The non-linear regression analysis results in a set of x and y polynomial equations. These polynomial equations allow for a linear compensation to be applied to the feature position on a layout so as to minimize misregistration of features in the manufacture of PCBs. Models of the features' post production positioning is made before and after linear compensations are made to the pre-manufacture positioning of the features Graphical presentations using wire frame diagrams and color coded diagrams help identify those areas of the panel that are projected to be in and out of tolerance relative to the specifications.

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Abstract: Targets are inserted throughout the layout of a PCB. Post manufacture measurement of the targets are compared to pre-manufacture positions so as to calculate a non-linear regression analysis best fit model. This model is used to predict a feature's location upon or within a PCB given the feature's position on the layout. The non-linear regression analysis results in a set of x and y polynomial equations. These polynomial equations allows for a linear compensation to be applied to the feature position on a layout so as to minimize misregistration of features in the manufacture of PCBs. Models of the features' post production positioning is made before and after linear compensations are made to the pre-manufacture positioning of the features. Graphical presentations using wire frame diagrams and color coded diagrams help identify those areas of the panel that are projected to be in and out of tolerance relative to the specifications.

Abstract: A system and method for using a website to provide tools that enable an employee perform employment-related functions. The system includes a website interface, data and applications stored in memory, and a data engine to provide the applications with the data to operate. The system may also include an external application accessible by the data engine via a link to a second electronic information system provided by a partner business. The method includes developing a website that utilizes applications and data to form tools to enable an employee perform employment-related tasks. The method also includes providing the computer system with a data engine to locate specific data in memory and transfer the specific data to an application to enable a tool to perform its employment-related function. The method further includes providing a website interface to access the tools.

Abstract: The claimed invention relates to methods of modulating mucin synthesis and the therapeutic application of compounds in controlling mucin over-production associated with diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) including asthma and chronic bronchitis, inflammatory lung diseases, cystic fibrosis and acute or chronic respiratory infectious diseases.

Abstract: The claimed invention relates to methods of modulating mucin synthesis and the therapeutic application of compounds in controlling mucin over-production associated with diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) including asthma and chronic bronchitis, inflammatory lung diseases, cystic fibrosis and acute or chronic respiratory infectious diseases.