Abstract: An adjustment and temperature limit assembly for a mixing cartridge includes a first piece and a second piece selectively moveable relative to the first piece. The first piece is configured to be attached to a mixing cartridge housing and includes an abutment defining a maximum temperature limit for water exiting the mixing cartridge. The second piece is configured for attachment to a rotating stem extending outwardly of the housing. The second piece is selectively movable relative to the first piece between a plurality of temperature limits that are less than or equal to the maximum temperature limit. A fixing element is configured to be selectively attached to at least one of the first and second pieces to fix an operating temperature at one of the plurality of temperature limits or to set a reduced maximum temperature limit that is less than the maximum temperature limit.

Abstract: A faucet includes a housing defining hot and cold inlets and an outlet and hot and cold fluid conduits in communication with the hot and cold inlets. A mixer within the housing receives fluids from the fluid conduits and outputs one of the fluids or a mixture thereof. The mixer includes a valve and an actuator configured to move the valve to different positions establishing various ratios of fluids output by the mixer. A temperature actuated flow reducing device within the housing downstream of the mixer restricts a flow of fluid to the outlet when a temperature of the fluid exceeds a predetermined temperature. A first pressure compensating flow regulator upstream of the mixer controls a flow of fluid from the hot fluid conduit to the mixer while a second pressure compensating flow regulator downstream of the mixer controls a flow of fluid through the outlet.

Abstract: A faucet includes a housing defining hot and cold inlets and an outlet and hot and cold fluid conduits in communication with the hot and cold inlets. A mixer within the housing receives fluids from the fluid conduits and outputs one of the fluids or a mixture thereof. The mixer includes a valve and an actuator configured to move the valve to different positions establishing various ratios of fluids output by the mixer. A temperature actuated flow reducing device within the housing downstream of the mixer restricts a flow of fluid to the outlet when a temperature of the fluid exceeds a predetermined temperature. A first pressure compensating flow regulator upstream of the mixer controls a flow of fluid from the hot fluid conduit to the mixer while a second pressure compensating flow regulator downstream of the mixer controls a flow of fluid through the outlet.

Abstract: An adjustment and temperature limit assembly for a mixing cartridge includes a first piece and a second piece selectively moveable relative to the first piece. The first piece is configured to be attached to a mixing cartridge housing and includes an abutment defining a maximum temperature limit for water exiting the mixing cartridge. The second piece is configured for attachment to a rotating stem extending outwardly of the housing. The second piece is selectively movable relative to the first piece between a plurality of temperature limits that are less than or equal to the maximum temperature limit. A fixing element is configured to be selectively attached to at least one of the first and second pieces to fix an operating temperature at one of the plurality of temperature limits or to set a reduced maximum temperature limit that is less than the maximum temperature limit.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing flushing fluid at different rates has a valve for controlling flow through a housing, the valve having a reset area to close the valve, a first bleed valve for constantly providing high pressure fluid to the reset area through a first path, a second bleed valve for providing high pressure fluid to the reset area through a second path, and an actuator. The actuator has a first position in which fluid is prevented from escaping from the second path, a second position in which fluid is allowed to escape from the second path and the second bleed valve is activated, and a third position in which fluid is allowed to escape from the second path and the second bleed valve is deactivated.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing flushing fluid at different rates has a valve for controlling flow through a housing, the valve having a reset area to close the valve, a first bleed valve for constantly providing high pressure fluid to the reset area through a first path, a second bleed valve for providing high pressure fluid to the reset area through a second path, and an actuator. The actuator has a first position in which fluid is prevented from escaping from the second path, a second position in which fluid is allowed to escape from the second path and the second bleed valve is activated, and a third position in which fluid is allowed to escape from the second path and the second bleed valve is deactivated.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus, systems and methods for transacting and managing like-kind exchanges for a plurality of taxpayers over a global communications network whereby each taxpayer relinquishes for divestment one or more properties in exchange for one or more replacement properties. The present invention further provides an interactive computer system for transacting like-kind exchanges, such that the computer system is programmed to transact an exchange by a taxpayer of at least one property to be relinquished by the taxpayer for at least one like-kind replacement property, said exchange transacted according to a set of tax-deferred treatment rules. The computer system transacts each like-kind exchange such that at least one property to be relinquished is exchanged for at least one like-kind replacement property wherein the exchange is transacted between a taxpayer, at least one relinquishment property receiver, and at least one replacement property provider.

Abstract: A brush tube structure 10 is provided for holding a brush 14 of a motor. The brush tube structure includes a base 15 and a plurality of fingers 12 extending from the base in a cantilevered manner and in direction of travel of the brush. The fingers are constructed and arranged to define a brush receiving space, such that when a brush is in the space, the fingers engage the brush.

Abstract: A connector structure for a brush motor includes a connector body 10 associated with the motor, an X2Y capacitor structure 20, a positive power terminal connection structure 14 associated, a negative power terminal connection structure 14? and a ground connection structure 16. The positive power terminal connection structure is electrically connected with the capacitor structure and is constructed and arranged to electrically engage a positive power terminal 18 of the motor. The negative power terminal connection structure 14? is electrically connected with the capacitor structure and is constructed and arranged to electrically engage a negative power terminal of the motor. The ground connection structure 16 is electrically connected with the capacitor structure and is constructed and arranged to be electrically connected with a ground mass. The X2Y capacitor structure provides RFI suppression.

Abstract: An electric motor 10 has an armature assembly 12 coupled with a rotatable shaft 16; a clamshell frame assembly 18 including first and second halves joined together, each of the first and second halves includes locking structure 32; and a pair of bearing assemblies 22 carried by the frame assembly. Each bearing assembly includes a sleeve bearing 24 and an elastomer structure 26. The elastomer structure has a main body 30 substantially surrounding the sleeve bearing, and a pair of tabs 28 extending from the main body in opposing directions. Each bearing assembly 22 is operatively associated with an end of the shaft to permit rotation of the shaft. The locking structure 32 engages the tabs 28 of an associated elastomer structure to retain the bearing assembly with respect to the frame assembly, with the elastomer structures reducing transmission of noise from the sleeve bearings to frame assembly.

Abstract: An electric motor includes an armature structure 12 having a shaft 14, a lamination stack 11 coupled with the shaft, a commutator 16 coupled with the shaft, and windings 13 carried by the lamination stack and connected to the commutator. Brushes 17 engage the commutator to deliver electric current to the windings. The motor includes a frame structure 18 and permanent magnets 19 carried by the frame structure. At least one assembly is provided including a sleeve bearing 22, an elastomer structure 24 coupled with the sleeve bearing, and a retainer 26. The sleeve bearing is operatively associated with an end of the shaft to support the shaft for rotation. The elastomer structure is clamped between the frame structure and the retainer, with the retainer being engaged with a portion of the frame structure to maintain clamping on the elastomer structure.

Abstract: An electric motor (10) has an armature structure (12) including a shaft (14), a lamination stack (11) coupled with the shaft, a commutator (16) coupled with the shaft, and windings (13) carried by the lamination stack and connected to the commutator. Brushes (17) engage the commutator to deliver electric current to the windings. The motor includes a frame structure (18) carrying permanent magnets (19), at least one sleeve bearing (20) operatively associated with an end of the shaft to support the shaft for rotation, and a unitary bearing retainer structure (22) coupled with the frame structure and holding the at least one sleeve bearing.

Abstract: An electric motor has a unitary frame. The frame includes locating structure extending from an end portion thereof. The motor includes a shaft and an armature disposed within at least a portion of the frame and constructed and arranged to rotate the shaft. A commulator is associated with the shaft. Windings are carried by the armature and connected to the commulator. Permanent magnet structure is carried by the frame and is disposed generally adjacent to the armature. At least one brush arm is coupled to an associated locating structure. A brush is coupled with an associated brush arm so that the brush engages the commutator to deliver electric current to the windings. A structure, containing iron, is disposed about at least a portion of the permanent magnet structure to define a flux path for the motor.

Abstract: End-user software for monitoring health care benefits and maintaining individual personal health histories is disclosed. The software provides the ability for a user to monitor health care services delivered by a plurality of different health care providers, such as doctors, clinics, dentists, pharmacies, etc. under a plurality of different health benefit plans to a plurality of different individuals, such as members of an immediate or extended family. Specific medical events are logged and tracked, and payment information associated with the events can be reconciled, kept open and/or marked for follow-up action. Various planning tools are available to assist the user in making health care decisions, such as which plan to choose and when to make discretionary purchases of health care related goods and services. The software is able to download information from health care providers, health benefit plans, etc.

Abstract: An electric motor 10 has an armature 12 including windings 14. The armature is constructed and arranged to rotate a shaft 16. The motor includes a commutator 18 and a brush card assembly 20 having brushes to engage the commutator and conduct electrical current to the windings. A permanent magnet structure 21 is disposed about the armature. A frame assembly 22 carries the permanent magnet structure. A coil spring structure 36, containing iron, is disposed about and contacts the permanent magnet structure to define a flux path of the motor.

Abstract: A brush holder 10 is provided for holding a hammer brush 12 of an electric motor. The brush holder includes a single piece of wire bent to define a brush-engaging portion 14 define an opening 15, and a torsion spring structure 16 connected to and spaced from the brush-engaging portion. The brush-engaging portion is constructed and arranged to prevent rotation of the hammer brush when coupled therewith.

Abstract: A table leg leveling device including a base member having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is adapted for coupling with a free lower end of a table leg. The lower end of the base member has an internally threaded aperture extending upwardly therein. An extension member is adapted for being adjustably received within the internally threaded aperture of the lower end of the base member. The extension member includes a threaded rod having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is adjustably positioned within the internally threaded aperture.

Abstract: A table leg leveling device including a base member having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is adapted for coupling with a free lower end of a table leg. The lower end of the base member has an internally threaded aperture extending upwardly therein. An extension member is adapted for being adjustably received within the internally threaded aperture of the lower end of the base member. The extension member includes a threaded rod having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is adjustably positioned within the internally threaded aperture.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus, systems and methods for transacting and managing like-kind exchanges for a plurality of taxpayers over a global communications network whereby each taxpayer relinquishes for divestment one or more properties in exchange for one or more replacement properties. The present invention further provides an interactive computer system for transacting like-kind exchanges, such that the computer system is programmed to transact an exchange by a taxpayer of at least one property to be relinquished by the taxpayer for at least one like-kind replacement property, said exchange transacted according to a set of tax-deferred treatment rules. The computer system transacts each like-kind exchange such that at least one property to be relinquished is exchanged for at least one like-kind replacement property wherein the exchange is transacted between a taxpayer, at least one relinquishment property receiver, and at least one replacement property provider.

Abstract: A cache system provides for accessing set associative caches with no increase in critical path delay, for reducing the latency penalty for cache accesses and for responding to slot MRU misses and cache misses. An N-way set associative cache is provided, each set of said cache including an SRAM array macro having a memory element, an internal SRAM data register, and a read enable signal line. Read enable is generated as the NOR of slot miss and cache miss signals, and the internal SRAM data register is responsive to the slot miss signal for registering data output during a first cycle for use in a next following cycle.