Abstract: A projected recovery trajectory for an aircraft autopilot system is precomputed by providing a stored set of predefined recovery mode segments, including: a mode 1 segment that models the aircraft coasting; a mode 2 segment that models the aircraft executing a nose high recovery; a mode 3 segment that models the aircraft executing a nose low recovery; a mode 4 segment that models the aircraft executing a throttle only recovery; and a mode 5 segment that models the aircraft executing a terrain avoidance recovery. A processor generates at least one projected recovery trajectory based on a current state of the aircraft, where the processor selectively concatenates selected ones of the predefined recovery mode segments into a sequence and uses that sequence to generate the projected trajectory.

Abstract: An electric traction machine, a motor vehicle, and a method for controlling dissipated heat in the electrical power plant of the motor vehicle are described herein. The power plant is supplied with a current, where, in order to provide a predetermined amount of dissipated heat, a ratio between a field-forming and a torque-forming current deviating from an optimum ratio for a respective operating point of the power plant is prescribed. The predetermined dissipated heat is provided by a power plant embodied as a magnet-less three-phase alternator while a rotor current flowing through a rotor of the three-phase alternator is adjusted, the field-forming and the torque-forming currents being prescribed such that acoustic interference signals of the three-phase alternator are minimized by the ratio, and the rotor current is adjusted such that the predetermined dissipated heat is provided by a combination of the rotor current and the ratio minimizing the interference signals.

Abstract: An electric traction machine, a motor vehicle, and a method for controlling dissipated heat in the electrical power plant of the motor vehicle are described herein. The power plant is supplied with a current, where, in order to provide a predetermined amount of dissipated heat, a ratio between a field-forming and a torque-forming current deviating from an optimum ratio for a respective operating point of the power plant is prescribed. The predetermined dissipated heat is provided by a power plant embodied as a magnet-less three-phase alternator while a rotor current flowing through a rotor of the three-phase alternator is adjusted, the field-forming and the torque-forming currents being prescribed such that acoustic interference signals of the three-phase alternator are minimized by the ratio, and the rotor current is adjusted such that the predetermined dissipated heat is provided by a combination of the rotor current and the ratio minimizing the interference signals.

Abstract: Provided are a device and method for rapidly and efficiently labeling wires or cables to be installed in machinery, vehicles, computers, buildings, or other structures, whether the wires are new installations or are replacing presently existing wires. In particular, the invention is a multi-sectioned wire-label which adheres to a wire and is self-protective, thus reducing the likelihood of damage to the label during the wire-installation process. The invention also describes multiple storage forms for pluralities of the wire-label, and a method for use of the wire-label itself.

Abstract: Provided are a device and method for rapidly and efficiently labeling wires or cables to be installed in machinery, vehicles, computers, buildings, or other structures, whether the wires are new installations or are replacing presently existing wires. In particular, the invention is a multi-sectioned wire-label which adheres to a wire and is self-protective, thus reducing the likelihood of damage to the label during the wire-installation process. The invention also describes multiple storage forms for pluralities of the wire-label, and a method for use of the wire-label itself.

Abstract: A method for forming an aluminum alloy riser includes forming a riser tube from an aluminum alloy. At least one flanged coupling is formed from the aluminum alloy. The flanged coupling is friction stir welded to one end of the tube. In one embodiment, an end of the tube is radially plastically expanded prior to welding the flange to the one end of the tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, compositions comprising said compounds, and uses thereof, said compounds having the formula: X is —CH2—, —O— or —NR9—; R is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; R1 is a cysteine trap; R2a, R2a?, R2b, and R2b? are each independently hydrogen, C1–C4 alkyl, C1–C4 alkoxy, and mixtures thereof; or R2a? and R2b? can taken together to form a double bond; R9 is hydrogen or a unit having the formula -L2-R10; L is the same as defined herein above; R10 is hydrogen; substituted or unsubstituted C1–C6 linear; branched, or cyclic hydrocarbyl; substituted or unsubstituted aryl; substituted or unsubstituted C1–C9 heterocyclic; and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to interleukin-1? converting enzyme inhibitors having the formula: R is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; R1 is a cysteine trap; R2a, R2a?, R2b, and R2b? are each independently hydrogen, C1–C4 alkyl, C1–C4 alkoxy, and mixtures thereof; or R2a? and R2b? can taken together to form a double bond; L and L1 are linking groups having the formula: T is selected from the group consisting of: i) —NR6—; ii) —O—; iii) —NR6S(O)2—; iv) —S(O)2NR6—; and v) mixtures thereof; R6 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C1–C20 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, C6–C20 aryl, C7–C20 alkylenearyl, and mixtures thereof; the indices w, w1, and w2 are each independently 0 or 1; i) hydrogen; ii) C1–C4 linear, branched, and cyclic alkyl; iii) R3a and R3b or R4a, and R4b can be taken together to form a carbonyl unit; iv) two R3a or two R3b units from adjacent carbon atoms or two R4a or two R4b units from adjacent carbon atoms can be taken together to form a double bond; and v) mixtures thereof;

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, compositions comprising said compounds, and uses thereof, said compounds having the formula: wherein each X is independently selected from: i) —C(W)2—; ii) —C(O)—; iii) —NR2—; iv) —S—; v) —S(O)—; vi) —S(O)2—; vii) two units, one from each adjacent X unit, can be taken together to form a substituted or unsubstituted double bond having the formula —CW?CW—; wherein each W is hydrogen of a unit having the formula —(L2)j—R2, the index j is 0 or 1; R is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aryl ring; R1 is a cysteine trap; each R2 is independently a suitable substituent; and L, L1, and L2 are linking units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, compositions comprising said compounds, and uses thereof, said compounds having the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, compositions comprising said compounds, and uses thereof, said compounds having the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme inhibitors having the formula: 1

Abstract: Antimicrobial dithiocarbamoyl quinolone compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein (1) A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.6 form any of a variety of quinolone and related heterocyclic structures similar to those known in the art to have antimicrobial activity; and(2) (1) R.sup.1 is X, R.sup.3 is X, or both R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are X; and X is the dithiocarbamate containing moiety;and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and biohydrolyzable esters thereof, and hydrates thereof.

Abstract: Antimicrobial lactam-quinolone compounds comprising a lactam-containing moiety linked to a quinolone moiety, of the formula: ##STR1## wherein (1) A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, R.sup.1, R.sup.4 and R.sup.6 generally form any of a variety of quinolone, naphthyridine or related cyclic moieties known in the art to have antimicrobial activity; and(2) R.sup.1 or R.sup.3 contain a linking moiety, linking the quinolone moiety to a lactam-containing moiety having the formula: ##STR2## wherein (3) R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13, and R.sup.

Abstract: A substantially flat collapsed plastic bag with an evacuation form unit insert positioned therein as manufactured to serve as a form about which the filled bag will collapse as it is emptied. The form unit comprises a ring for mounting the unit on the spout of the bag and a multi-channel form extending radially from the ring and hingedly connected thereto. A simple method is provided for manufacturing the bag with the form unit insert.

Abstract: Compounds of Structure: ##STR1## as well as their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and biohydrolyzable esters, and hydrates thereof, are effective antiinfective agents, useful in treating and preventing infection.

Abstract: The invention relates to antimicrobial 5-(N-heterosubstituted amino) quinolone compounds having a structure according to Formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein (1) R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 form any of a variety of quinolone and related heterocyclic structures similar to those known in the art to have antimicrobial activity; and(2)(a) R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are, independently, hydrogen; lower alkyl; cycloalkyl; heteroalkyl; or --C(.dbd.O)--X--R.sup.8, where X is a covalent bond, N, O, or S, and R.sup.8 is lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, arylalkyl, a carbocylic ring, or a heterocyclic ring; or(b) R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together comprise a heterocyclic ring that includes the nitrogen to which they are bonded;and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, biohydrolyzable esters, biohydrolyzable amides, and solvates thereof.