Abstract: The present invention relates to an acoustic composite of non-woven materials, infused with polymeric film material, for automotive applications, and a corresponding method of formation that provides for a relatively broad range of airflow resistance and acoustic performance. Such airflow resistance and/or acoustic performance can be conveniently adjusted by material selection and method of production.

Abstract: Vascular sheath tissue-specific expression of phytochrome B or variants thereof in C3 plants increases photosynthesis rate and/or introduces a carbon refixation mechanism. The heritable genetic material of a C3 plant cell is altered such that one copy of phytochrome B, or active variant or functional fragment thereof is expressed specifically in vascular sheath cells. Whole plants are regenerated from these genetically altered plant cells. Alternatively, a Crispr modification of a native phytochrome locus in a plant cell is used to insert a vascular sheath-specific regulatory element, e.g. promoter or enhancer element, so that phytochrome B is expressed in vascular sheath cells of a regenerated whole plant. Genetically altered whole plants have increased yield-related traits, e.g. increased seed yield, resulting from the enhancement of photosynthesis and/or introduction of a carbon refixation mechanism.

Abstract: Recombinant cells expressing membrane transport proteins are provided, along with methods for their use in various applications. These applications include, without limitation, industrial biotechnology and the reproduction/emulation of biochemical pathways or components thereof (e.g. photosynthetic pathways or components thereof). The recombinant cells may be provided as a component of a transgenic organism (e.g. a transgenic plant).

Abstract: A method of controlling a lighting and sound system comprising a controller and a plurality of lighting and sound devices 10 is provided. Each lighting and sound device 10 includes a light, a loudspeaker and a microphone 380. The method comprises receiving an audio instruction from a first user of the system at the microphone of a first device of the plurality of devices. The method further comprises processing the received audio instruction. The method further comprises transmitting the instruction from the first device to the controller. The method further comprises executing an action based upon the processed audio instruction.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the instant invention provides for a computer-implemented method that includes at least the following steps of: periodically receiving investment transactional data identifying investment transactions of a plurality of investors; automatically determining, based on the investment transactional data, a document to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors; automatically generating a delivery data for each mailing to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors, where the delivery data includes: bucslip data or trade confirmation data, assembling data, and unique production control bar code data generated based on the assembling data and an investment transaction identifier from the investment transactional data; and printing a unique production control bar code based on the unique production control bar code data, where the unique production control bar code is configured to be used for: assembling each mailing envelope, and tracking such mailing envelope.

Abstract: A test apparatus includes a linear motion generator, an airbag, a plate, a platform, an anthropomorphic test device, and a crushable member. The airbag is spaced from the linear motion generator. The plate is moveable by the linear motion generator toward the airbag, and the platform is fixed relative to the plate. The anthropomorphic test device is adjacent the airbag and includes an end coupled to the platform. The crushable member is disposed between the plate and the platform, and the crushable member is deformable by the plate. During operation of the test apparatus, the linear motion generator moves the plate into the crushable member to slow movement of the anthropomorphic device toward the airbag. The crushable member crushes to simulate the forces on the anthropomorphic test device from a vehicle side impact.

Abstract: A test apparatus includes a linear motion generator, an airbag, a plate, a platform, an anthropomorphic test device, and a crushable member. The airbag is spaced from the linear motion generator. The plate is moveable by the linear motion generator toward the airbag, and the platform is fixed relative to the plate. The anthropomorphic test device is adjacent the airbag and includes an end coupled to the platform. The crushable member is disposed between the plate and the platform, and the crushable member is deformable by the plate. During operation of the test apparatus, the linear motion generator moves the plate into the crushable member to slow movement of the anthropomorphic device toward the airbag. The crushable member crushes to simulate the forces on the anthropomorphic test device from a vehicle side impact.

Abstract: A method of indicating potential hazards to a driver of a motor vehicle may include determining the presence of a potential hazard, determining a direction to the potential hazard relative to the driver of the motor vehicle, selecting one or more of a plurality of speakers provided in the motor vehicle and surrounding the driver, the one or more speakers being in substantially the same direction relative to the driver as the potential hazard, and emitting a warning sound from said one or more speakers.

Abstract: A windscreen display system for a motor vehicle includes: a first projector configured to project a first image onto a driver's side of a windscreen so that light from the first projector is reflected by the windscreen towards the driver; a second projector configured to project a second image onto a passenger's side of the windscreen so that light from the second projector is reflected by the windscreen towards the passenger; and one or more privacy filters disposed between the windscreen and the first and second projectors. The one or more privacy filters are configured to limit the viewing angle of the light emitted from the first and second projectors such that, after passing through the one or more privacy filters and reflecting from the windscreen, light rays from the first projector are substantially in line with the driver and light rays from the second projector are substantially in line with the passenger.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the instant invention provides for a computer-implemented method that includes at least the following steps of: periodically receiving investment transactional data identifying investment transactions of a plurality of investors; automatically determining, based on the investment transactional data, a document to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors; automatically generating a delivery data for each mailing to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors, where the delivery data includes: bucslip data or trade confirmation data, assembling data, and unique production control bar code data generated based on the assembling data and an investment transaction identifier from the investment transactional data; and printing a unique production control bar code based on the unique production control bar code data, where the unique production control bar code is configured to be used for: assembling each mailing envelope, and tracking such mailing envelope.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the instant invention provides for a computer-implemented method that includes at least the following steps of: periodically receiving investment transactional data identifying investment transactions of a plurality of investors; automatically determining, based on the investment transactional data, a document to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors; automatically generating a delivery data for each mailing to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors, where the delivery data includes: bucslip data or trade confirmation data, assembling data, and unique production control bar code data generated based on the assembling data and an investment transaction identifier from the investment transactional data; and printing a unique production control bar code based on the unique production control bar code data, where the unique production control bar code is configured to be used for: assembling each mailing envelope, and tracking such mailing envelope.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the instant invention provides for a computer-implemented method that includes at least the following steps of: periodically receiving investment transactional data identifying investment transactions of a plurality of investors; automatically determining, based on the investment transactional data, a document to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors; automatically generating a delivery data for each mailing to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors, where the delivery data includes: bucslip data or trade confirmation data, assembling data, and unique production control bar code data generated based on the assembling data and an investment transaction identifier from the investment transactional data; and printing a unique production control bar code based on the unique production control bar code data, where the unique production control bar code is configured to be used for: assembling each mailing envelope, and tracking such mailing envelope.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the instant invention provides for a computer-implemented method that includes at least the following steps of: periodically receiving investment transactional data identifying investment transactions of a plurality of investors; automatically determining, based on the investment transactional data, a document to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors; automatically generating a delivery data for each mailing to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors, where the delivery data includes: bucslip data or trade confirmation data, assembling data, and unique production control bar code data generated based on the assembling data and an investment transaction identifier from the investment transactional data; and printing a unique production control bar code based on the unique production control bar code data, where the unique production control bar code is configured to be used for: assembling each mailing envelope, and tracking such mailing envelope.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the instant invention provides for a computer-implemented method that includes at least the following steps of: periodically receiving investment transactional data identifying investment transactions of a plurality of investors; automatically determining, based on the investment transactional data, a document to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors; automatically generating a delivery data for each mailing to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors, where the delivery data includes: bucslip data or trade confirmation data, assembling data, and unique production control bar code data generated based on the assembling data and an investment transaction identifier from the investment transactional data; and printing a unique production control bar code based on the unique production control bar code data, where the unique production control bar code is configured to be used for: assembling each mailing envelope, and tracking such mailing envelope.

Abstract: An animal restraint, or “head bail” apparatus for a livestock handling device has two opposed gates to trap the neck of an animal. The gates are pneumatically operated and lockable at any position by a brake caliper assembly that locks onto a releasable braking member, which slides as the gates operate. The bail apparatus can be used with a cattle crush although it may also be used in applications other than with a cattle crush.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the instant invention provides for a computer-implemented method that includes at least the following steps of: periodically receiving investment transactional data identifying investment transactions of a plurality of investors; automatically determining, based on the investment transactional data, a document to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors; automatically generating a delivery data for each mailing to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors, where the delivery data includes: bucslip data or trade confirmation data, assembling data, and unique production control bar code data generated based on the assembling data and an investment transaction identifier from the investment transactional data; and printing a unique production control bar code based on the unique production control bar code data, where the unique production control bar code is configured to be used for: assembling each mailing envelope, and tracking such mailing envelope.

Abstract: An animal restraint, or “head bail” apparatus for a livestock handling device has two opposed gates to trap the neck of an animal. The gates are pneumatically operated and lockable at any position by a brake caliper assembly that locks onto a releasable braking member, which slides as the gates operate. The bail apparatus can be used with a cattle crush although it may also be used in applications other than with a cattle crush.

Abstract: An electronic package designed to package silicon carbide discrete components for silicon carbide chips. The electronic package allows thousands of power cycles and/or temperature cycles between ?55° C. to 300° C. The present invention can also tolerate continuous operation at 300° C., due to high thermal conductivity which pulls heat away from the chip. The electronic package can be designed to house a plurality of interconnecting chips within the package. The internal dielectric is able to withstand high voltages, such as 1200 volts, and possibly up to 20,000 volts. Additionally, the package is designed to have a low switching inductance by eliminating wire bonds. By eliminating the wire bonds, the electronic package is able to withstand an injection mold.

Abstract: This is a game played with a plurality of loco motor turreted vehicles FIG. 2. Involving strategy and skill, on any smooth or semi smooth surface without a game board. The game involves two groups of turreted vehicles FIG. 1. Which can be moved across the surface and which are capable of changing their lines of fire determined by the position of the moveable turret. The goal of the game is to steer any of one's turreted vehicles into the opponent's HQ (3), thereby winning the game (4D). This simple act is deterred by the fact that the vehicle cannot cross an opponent's vehicle's line of fire without being destroyed (4B). If this occurs, the vehicle is automatically deemed as destroyed and inverted at the point where it crossed the line of fire (4A). The vehicles may travel towards the opponent's HQ (3), and eventually into it, by avoiding the opponent's lines of fire. If this is not possible, the vehicle may choose to destroy the opponent's vehicles with the offending lines of fire.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for controlling the application of a reset voltage pulse to a GMR sensor in a direct-access storage device (DASD), such that existing data is not damaged or altered. Each sensor is positioned or parked at a location reserved for reset pulse application, where no valid data is stored. A complex interrelated set of commands is then initiated, and upon completion of the entire set of interrelated commands, a reset pulse is applied to the GMR sensor. Any variation or interruption in the complex interrelated set of commands will result in a disarming of the reset pulse circuitry, effectively preventing an accidental or inadvertent application of the GMR reset pulse. Alternately, a group of GMR sensors each may be tracked to a reserve track, forming a reserve cylinder. Servo marks on the reserve track are sensed by a selected sensor and utilized to ensure no valid data is present.