Abstract: A cable attachment is provided. Here the cable attachment features a fixed member, having a smooth portion and a knurled portion; an attachment mechanism which rotatably attached to the fixed member; and at least one handle which has both a guard portion and a grip portion. The grip portion of this handle can freely rotate about said guard portion via a first rotation mechanism, and the guard portion of this handle can rotate about said fixed member via a second rotation mechanism, independently of the rotation of the guard portion.

Abstract: A sliding door assembly for enclosing a space, such as a shower or a bath, includes an overhead track and a sliding door moveably interacting with the overhead track. The sliding door includes a panel and a support apparatus for supporting the panel. The support apparatus includes a rail extending generally vertically and connected to the panel, a bracket extending upwardly from and partially adjacent to the rail for moveably interacting with the overhead track, and a boss extending from the rail and engaging the bracket. The bracket defines a notch and the boss extends from the rail into the notch and vertically engages the bracket in the notch for vertically supporting the rail on the bracket. The boss and the bracket establish a fastener-free support to support the weight of the panel and the rail.

Abstract: A battery type identification system for determining the type of a selected battery and its operational status as a function of type. A battery has spaced bands of selected conductivity to define an identification code used to identify the battery. An appliance using batteries (e.g., a consumer product) includes an array of conductivity detectors spaced to engage corresponding battery identification bands. The battery types identification system determines battery kinds of predetermined type and then determines the voltage of the battery to assess its operability status.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless remote fuel gauge (10) comprising a tank gauge (12) positioned on a fuel tank (16A, 16B). The tank gauge (12) comprises a tank gauge microprocessor/analog converter (12A) electrically connected to a tank gauge power line (12F). A tank gauge transmitter (12B) is electrically connected to the tank gauge microprocessor/analog converter (12A). The tank gauge transmitter (12B) functions to transmit, by radio frequency, a level of fuel (18) information within the fuel tank (16A, 16B). A tank gauge indicator (12D) is mechanically connected to the tank gauge microprocessor/analog converter (12A). The tank gauge indicator (12D) functions to allow a consumer to visually monitor the level of fuel (18) within the fuel tank (16A, 16B). The tank gauge float (12G) maintains position on the level of fuel (18) within the fuel tank (16A, 16B).

Abstract: An automatic dependent surveillance (ADS) system for tracking aircraft includes a GPS navigation receiver for determining the position of an aircraft, a Mode S transponder for transmitting the position of the aircraft, and a Mode S receiving station for receiving the aircraft's position and for determining the position of the transmitting aircraft relative to other aircraft and the ground. The Mode S position information is broadcast as a squitter on a random time basis having a present average transmission rate, or in response to an interrogation signal from a Mode S receiving station. The Mode S receiver can be another aircraft, an en route ground station, and/or a terminal ground station. The en route ground station can include a multi-sector receiving antenna with each sector connected to a separate Mode S receiver. The terminal ground station can include an omni-directional antenna connected to a Mode S receiver.

Abstract: A method for increasing the life and reliability of beryllium gas bearings by applying a coating of chromium to one bearing surface and an anodized beryllium coating to its mating surface.