Abstract: A method and system for the storage and dispensing of medical grade liquid oxygen are provided. Medical grade liquid oxygen is stored in a storage tank located within a medical facility which is capable of dispensing liquid oxygen to portable liquid oxygen reservoirs and to portable liquid oxygen tanks, as well as delivering oxygen gas through a gas pipeline network. The storage tank is filled through a fill station exterior to the facility. A fixed price billing method is provided for the cost of the liquid oxygen delivered for use in the system. Economical storage, delivery and billing services are thereby provided to medium sized facilities such as nursing homes or extended care facilities which utilize both liquid and gaseous oxygen but cannot afford to install the very large exterior liquid oxygen tanks used by major hospitals and research facilities. Increased safety in the storage and dispensing of the liquid oxygen is provided in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract: A method and system for composing and sending a video e-mail from a user to a receiver. A video source, such as a digital camera is used to take still or moving pictures which would be stored in the hard drive of the sender's personal computer. A central web server is contacted by the sender and the sender is then provided with a unique number to be associated with the video e-mail. At this point, the video e-mail is sent to the central server. The receiver is contacted indicating that a video e-mail has been sent to the receiver. The receiver would then contact the central server which would then transmit the video e-mail to the receiver to be viewed on the web browser of the receiver's personal computer.

Abstract: A method and system for co-verifying a hardware simulation of a field-programmable-system-level integrated circuit (FPSLIC) and a software simulation of the field-programmable-system-level integrated circuit. A FPSLIC device is simulated in hardware, and a simulator-port layout of the FPSLIC device is generated. In software, the method separately simulates, with an instruction-set simulator, the FPSLIC device, and outputs register contents from the instruction-set software. The contents from the simulator-port layout are verified with the register contents. Additionally, the method may further include outputting peripheral contents from the instruction-set simulator, and verifying contents from the simulator-port layout with the peripheral contents. UART contents also may be outputted from the instruction-set simulator, and verified with contents from the simulator-port layout with the UART contents.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for preparing a secondary emulsion consisting of droplets of a phase A, dispersed in a phase B, A being immiscible in B, starting with a polydispersed primary emulsion of identical formulation and consisting of droplets of the said phase A dispersed in the said phase B, the droplets of the secondary emulsion having a diameter in all cases which is less than the diameter of the droplets of the primary emulsion, characterized in that the starting primary emulsion is viscoelastic and in that the said starting primary emulsion is subjected to a controlled shear such that the same maximum shear is applied to the entire emulsion.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for automatically carbonating a liquid. A pressure vessel receives carbonating gas at a pressure P.sub.1 via a first input, and a supply of liquid at a pressure P.sub.2 via a second input. P.sub.2 is greater than P.sub.1. The flow of liquid into the pressure vessel is restricted, to enable carbonating gas to enter the vessel and substantially reach the pressure P.sub.1 therewithin before liquid entering the vessel raises the interior pressure above P.sub.1. An output is provided for drawing carbonated liquid out of the pressure vessel. The apparatus is particularly suitable for residential use in providing Seltzer water, where it operates at conventional municipal or private well water pressures.

Abstract: A utility bracket with an adjustable cross bar used to haul articles and merchandise normally too long to fit inside a vehicle. The brackets are "S" shaped brackets formed of rod or tubing with a resilient tubular pad thereon through substantially the length of one of the loops of each bracket. The utility brackets are designed primarily for use by pairs mounted on a vehicle with the padded loops thereof extended, respectively, through the two passenger side windows of a four door car, through a window and over a side edge of a trunk, or a passenger side window and the side edge of the bed of a truck. The cross bar on each bracket is adjustable to adapt to substantially any car outer side contour with the cross bar adjustable vertically and horizontally to distribute weight laterally. The cross bar is also padded with resilient tubular padding to protect a car's outer finish.

Abstract: A generally rectangular sheet of self-supporting material such as paperboard is scored and cut in such a manner as to be foldable into a fast food carry-out tray which can be converted after use by manipulation of preformed tear and fold lines into a hand puppet. The fast food carry-out tray has at least one opening extending into a tray cavity for receiving a paper cup or food item. In a preferred embodiment, the tray is also provided with a box-like cover. The sheet material is printed with designs or indicia which suggest a hand puppet character. Cut-out tabs may also be provided for insertion into the sheet material to further create an impression of eyes, a nose, or the like of a hand puppet character.