Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to broadcast advanced television system committee (ATSC) video in switched digital video (SDV) systems. An example SDV broadcast method includes accessing an instruction to de-multiplex at least one of a plurality of multiple program transport streams, the instruction identifying a first program stream of the plurality of program streams for inclusion and a second program stream of the plurality of program streams for exclusion based on a rating region table (RRT). The plurality of program streams are de-multiplexed according to the instruction.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to broadcast advanced television system committee (ATSC) video in switched digital video (SDV) systems. An example SDV broadcast method includes accessing an instruction to de-multiplex at least one of a plurality of multiple program transport streams, the instruction identifying a first program stream of the plurality of program streams for inclusion and a second program stream of the plurality of program streams for exclusion based on a rating region table (RRT). The plurality of program streams are de-multiplexed according to the instruction.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to broadcast advanced television system committee (ATSC) video in switched digital video (SDV) systems. An example SDV broadcast method includes configuring a de-multiplexer to de-multiplex at least one of the plurality of MPTSs into a plurality of program streams, the at least one of the plurality of program streams comprising a first program stream and a second program stream, wherein the first program stream is selected and the second program stream is excluded based on a rating region table (RRT), independent of any user provided program stream request, and independent of any contractual commitment associated with any user. The example method includes configuring a switch to deliver the first program stream to an SDV broadcast engine.

Abstract: A tank system for capturing fluids from an oil or gas well. The system comprises a series of tanks adapted to step down the temperature and pressure of well products from a fossil fuel well while removing gas products until the liquid products contain less dissolved gas in a tank than they could contain at ambient temperature and pressure. Therefore, no venting of gas takes place during the separation. An oil-gas separator is provided within the tank system to separate organic products from non-organic products. Gas products may be flared or delivered for further processing.

Abstract: A tank system for capturing fluids from an oil or gas well. The system comprises a series of tanks adapted to step down the temperature and pressure of well products from a fossil fuel well while removing gas products until the liquid products contain less dissolved gas in a tank than they could contain at ambient temperature and pressure. Therefore, no venting of gas takes place during the separation. An oil-gas separator is provided within the tank system to separate organic products from non-organic products. Gas products may be flared or delivered for further processing.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to broadcast advanced television system committee (ATSC) video in switched digital video (SDV) systems. An example SDV broadcast method includes de-multiplexing at least one program stream from at least one of a plurality of multiple program transport streams (MPTSs), and connecting at least one program stream to a SDV broadcast engine.

Abstract: A communications gateway can be used to provide communications services from a communications service provide to electronic devices within a structure. Signals can be transmitted from the communications gateways to the electronic devices over a plurality of different types of wireline media. The communications gateway can allow communication services using a wireline medium (e.g., a set of twisted pair wires) to be transmitted within the structure by taking advantage of existing wireline media (e.g., CAT3 cable, coaxial cable, power lines, etc.).

Abstract: Oil production from formerly producing wells may be restored without removing a preexisting production tube by perforating the production tube above the tubing packer and charging the casing annulus at the surface with a pressurized charging fluid fluid, preferably deoxygenated air, that is lighter than water. The pressurized charging of the casing annulus with charging fluid is continued to purge the production tube flow bore of a static water column and reduce the tubing column head pressure against the formation production zone.

Abstract: Downhole equipment oxidation and injection well plugging consequential of non-cryogenic nitrogen utilities is prevented or alleviated by injecting a residual oxygen scavenging compound such as ammonium bisulfite into the predominately nitrogen and residual oxygen flow stream emerging from a non-cryogenic nitrogen concentration process.

Abstract: An apparatus for deploying an air bag through an automotive dash panel (12) includes an air bag door (16) integrally formed in the panel and defined by a door perimeter including a frangible edge (18) of reduced cross section. A dispenser (20) supports the air bag (24) behind the door. A metal reaction plate (28) is positioned between the air bag (24) and the door (16). When the air bag inflates, it forces the reaction plate (28) to bend around a horizontal hinge line (36). As the reaction, plate pivots it concentrates inflation force along a lower portion of the frangible door edge. This helps to predictably separate the door from the dash panel by tearing along the lower door edge and allowing the tear to propagate up two side edges. In one embodiment, the tear also propagates across an upper edge to completely separate the door from the panel. At least one, and preferably two or three tethers (50) limit how far the door can travel during air bag inflation.

Abstract: An inflatable restraint assembly for passengers in automotive vehicles including an air bag door integrally formed in an automotive trim of a first material. The integral air bag door is defined at least in part by a tear guide when in a closed position. The air bag door is movable from the closed position to provide a path for an air bag to deploy through. The air bag door is movable out of the closed position by at least partially separating from the trim panel along a door seam at least partially defined by the tear guide. A retaining structure is configured to preclude at least a portion of the air bag door from departing the immediate vicinity of the trim panel during air bag deployment. According to one embodiment a hinge comprising a second material may is embedded at least partially within the first material and spans the door seam.

Abstract: An apparatus for deploying an air bag through an automotive dash panel includes an air bag door integrally formed in the panel and defined by a door perimeter including a frangible edge of reduced cross section. A dispenser supports the air bag behind the door. A metal reaction plate is positioned between the air bag and the door. When the air bag inflates, it forces the reaction plate to bend around a horizontal hinge line. As the reaction plate pivots it concentrates inflation force along a lower portion of the frangible door edge. This helps to predictably separate the door from the dash panel by tearing along the lower door edge and allowing the tear to propagate up two side edges. In one embodiment, the tear also propagates across an upper edge to completely separate the door from the panel. At least one, and preferably two or three tethers limit how far the door can travel during air bag inflation. A stop member may be included to limit reaction plate bending.

Abstract: An improved injection molding system having gas injected through an injection pin associated with an ejector pin. The injection pin is movable between a retracted position at which it is sealed from the mold cavity, to an extended position where it delivers gas into the cavity. In a first embodiment, the injection pin is powered by a cylinder to move between the extended and retracted positions. In a second embodiment, the injection pin is actuated by the pressurized gas. The improved system injects gas into a mold cavity without the requirement of a separate injection aperture. Further, the inventive injection pins have outlet ports sealed from the flow of plastic until the injection pin is extended to deliver the gas.

Abstract: A novel pre-form for a fiber reinforced synthetic material vehicle wheel comprises:a substantially planar spider portion comprising sheet molding compound comprising randomly oriented fiber reinforced resin, substantially all of which fiber is from about 0.5 to 2.0 inches in length;a first tubular section comprising fiber reinforced resin sheet surrounding said spider portion about an axis substantially normal to the plane of said spider portion; anda second tubular section surrounding and substantially coaxial with said first tubular section comprising fiber reinforced resin sheet, said fiber reinforced resin sheet of said first and second tubular sections preferably comprising random, chopped fiber of about 0.5 to 2.0 inches length and continuous fiber in a ratio of about from 1:1 to 1:4, respectively. A novel fiber reinforced synthetic material wheel is made by compression molding said pre-form.

Abstract: A novel pre-form for a fiber reinforced synthetic material vehicle wheel comprises:a substantially planar spider portion comprising sheet molding compound comprising randomly oriented fiber reinforced resin, substantially all of which fiber is from about 0.5 to 2 inches in length;a first tubular section comprising fiber reinforced resin sheet surrounding said spider portion about an axis substantially normal to the plane of said spider portion; anda second tubular section surrounding and substantially coaxial with said first tubular section comprising fiber reinforced resin sheet, said fiber reinforced resin sheet of said first and second tubular sections preferably comprising random, chopped fiber of about 0.5 to 2 inches length and continuous fiber in a ratio of about from 1:1 to 1:4, respectively. A novel fiber reinforced synthetic material wheel is made by compression molding said pre-form.