Abstract: A multiple part telescoping game housing is disclosed having an upper housing with a game site thereon and a lower housing. The upper housing is movable relative to the lower housing to permit easy positioning and secure locking of the upper housing in a game play position in which the upper housing extends vertically upward from the lower housing, and a retracted storage or transport position in which the upper housing is positioned substantially within the lower housing.

Abstract: A block-adaptive method of performing equalization on a signal received over a broadcast system, includes providing a set of predetermined symbols that correspond to symbols in a data field synchronization segment of a data field having a plurality of segments wherein a data frame having at least two of these data fields is transmitted over the signal in the broadcast system during a block-time interval, correlating complex samples of the signal with the set of predetermined symbols to extract a corresponding impulse response during the block-time interval, selecting a phase identifying the start of the block-time interval from the correlated complex samples, estimating an equalizer filter using the set of predetermined symbols and an initial data field synchronization segment provided at the start of the block-time interval, updating the equalizer filter using subsequent complex samples of the signal to extract a subsequent impulse response and correlate with a reference segment, wherein the reference segmen

Abstract: A check-in guidance system for guiding passengers (4) who are checking in to a transport service in an environment having a passenger waiting area (18) and a plurality of check-in points (2) operated by check-in point operators (10), the check-in guidance system comprising: passenger information input means (12) at which passengers (4) who wish to check in to the transport service register their arrival, and input information relating to their travel requirements; display means (20) for displaying information to passengers waiting in said waiting area; a plurality of operator information input means (34), each located at a respective check-in point (2), at which check-in point operators (10) input information relating to the checking in of passengers (4); and computing means for sorting passengers (4) who have input information into said passenger information input means (12) into a priority sequence according to the order in which they should be checked in, and for controlling, in response to information rec

Abstract: A stud for construction of fire resistant and seismic resistant shaft walls (10), including but not limited to elevator shafts and stairwells. The claimed metal stud is used for constructing shaft wall assemblies which can withstand vertical, and horizontal movements due to seismic forces, wind sway, and inter-story drift resulting from gravity and the rotation of the earth. This stud comprises: an anterior flange (11); posterior flange (14) which is longer than the anterior flange (11) possessing a plurality of parallel horizontal fastening slots (17) along the length of the posterior flange (14); and a vertical web (18) connecting the anterior flange (11) and posterior flange (14) in parallel forming a generally J-shaped channel. The longer posterior flange with fastener slots permits the construction if the shaft wall assembly solely from within the shaft cavity.

Abstract: A block-adaptive method of performing equalization on a signal received over a broadcast system, includes providing a set of predetermined symbols that correspond to symbols in a data field synchronization segment of a data field having a plurality of segments wherein a data frame having at least two of these data fields is transmitted over the signal in the broadcast system during a block-time interval, correlating complex samples of the signal with the set of predetermined symbols to extract a corresponding impulse response during the block-time interval, selecting a phase identifying the start of the block-time interval from the correlated complex samples, estimating an equalizer filter using the set of predetermined symbols and an initial data field synchronization segment provided at the start of the block-time interval, updating the equalizer filter using subsequent complex samples of the signal to extract a subsequent impulse response and correlate with a reference segment, wherein the reference segmen

Abstract: A stud for construction of fire resistant and seismic resistant shaft walls (10), including but not limited to elevator shafts and stairwells. The claimed metal stud is used for constructing shaft wall assemblies which can withstand vertical, and horizontal movements due to seismic forces, wind sway, and inter-story drift resulting from gravity and the rotation of the earth. This stud comprises: an anterior flange (11); posterior flange (14) which is longer than the anterior flange (11) possessing a plurality of parallel horizontal fastening slots (17) along the length of the posterior flange (14); and a vertical web (18) connecting the anterior flange (11) and posterior flange (14) in parallel forming a generally J-shaped channel. The longer posterior flange with fastener slots permits the construction if the shaft wall assembly solely from within the shaft cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wall construction, and more particularly to a new and improved means for bracing parallel studs, draft dampening between parallel studs within interior wall structures, and anchoring hand rails and grab bars to walls using a single unitary device. A one piece elongated metal plate is inserted transversely between parallel metal studs to provide the largest percentage of closure between metal studs thereby forming a fire stop (also known as a draft dampener) within the completed wall assembly and simultaneously providing a metal backing for the installation of handrails and grab bars in conformity with requirement of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniform Building Code requirements. The insertion of this one piece elongated plate further serves to reinforce the strength of metal studs permitting the use of lighter gauge metal studs resulting in construction cost savings.

Abstract: A twin gear drive assembly for a bicycle comprising a front gear assembly with a plurality of gears for driving the rear gear; for driving the frontal wheel with an associated front derailleur; an intermediate gear with a shaft coupled to the front gear for concurrent rotation; a drive gear or the frame beneath the front gear assembly with pedals for the rotation thereof with a chain retainer for the drive gear; a lower gear with a larger number of teeth located beneath the drive gear of the second assembly with an associated chain coupling the upper and lower gears of the supplemental gear assembly and pebbles secured to the lower gear of the second assembly for rotating the lower gear directly, the upper gear through the second chain and the first driven gear through the axle therebetween; first control means for controlling the derailleur of the first gear assembly and a second control assembly for controlling the chain in its position with regard to the gears of the second assembly at the discretion of th

Abstract: A fiber optic cable storage device 10 for securing fiber optic cable 36 with connectors 34, 35 on a spool 12. The spool 12 includes a drum 13 with a flange 16 and slot 15 that allows for stress free routing of cable 36 and connectors 34, 35 to a connector storage area 18. The connector storage area includes a drive plate 20 for mechanically reeling of the cable and connector holders 29, 30 for holding fiber optic cable connectors 34, 35. A removable cover 42 is used to trap the cable connectors 34, 35 in the holders 29, 30.

Abstract: Parking meter carries photosensor directed at the controlled parking space. The operator of a parked car energizes the meter by coin insertion and meter cranking and thus activates the photosensor. When the vehicle is moved out of the parking space, the photosensor detects the movement and resets the parking meter to zero.

Abstract: Automobile shock absorber is locked by this structure which includes a yoke clamped on the larger upper shell of the shock absorber and a collar pivoted thereon and embracing the lower piston shell. When solenoid tilts the collar, it locks the shock absorber piston shell against extension.