Abstract: A computer-based 3D modeling system for constructing a virtual 3D representation from a plurality of data images of 2D cross sections having a mutual spatial relationship. The plurality of data images and the associated orientation and positioning information are extractable from a data source module. A frame creation module constructs a rectangular frame for each image slice. A texture-mapping module maps the image slice onto the associated frame as a texture. A rotation transform module rotates each frame appropriately about one or more axes based upon the orientation information associated with each data image to achieve the correct orientation in 3D space. A translation transform module translates each frame based upon the positioning information associated with each data image to achieve the correct position in 3D space.

Abstract: Ultrasonic scanning and diagnostics for cellular tissue are disclosed. An ultrasonic probe is moved across cellular tissue at a rate that is synchronized with the image capture rate of the ultrasonic scanner, to achieve a contiguous and complete set of scan images of the tissue. The probe can be held in a single position as it is moved across the tissue, or it can be dynamically adjusted during the scan to provide optimal contact with the scanned tissue. The image data are captured and converted to a format that is easily stored and compatible with a viewer. The viewer allows playback of the scanned images in a manner that is optimized for screening for cancers and other anomalies. A location function allows the user to select a point of interest on an individual scan image, and choose another known reference point, and the function calculates and provides the distance from the reference point to the point of interest in three dimensions.

Abstract: Ultrasonic scanning and diagnostics for cellular tissue are disclosed. An ultrasonic probe is moved across cellular tissue at a rate that is synchronized with the image capture rate of the ultrasonic scanner, to achieve a contiguous and complete set of scan images of the tissue. The probe can be held in a single position as it is moved across the tissue, or it can be dynamically adjusted during the scan to provide optimal contact with the scanned tissue. The image data are captured and converted to a format that is easily stored and compatible with a viewer. The viewer allows playback of the scanned images in a manner that is optimized for screening for cancers and other anomalies. A location function allows the user to select a point of interest on an individual scan image, and choose another known reference point, and the function calculates and provides the distance from the reference point to the point of interest in three dimensions.

Abstract: Ultrasonic scanning and diagnostics for cellular tissue are disclosed. An ultrasonic probe is moved across cellular tissue at a rate that is synchronized with the image capture rate of the ultrasonic scanner, to achieve a contiguous and complete set of scan images, of the tissue. The probe can be held in a single position as it is moved across the tissue, or it can be dynamically adjusted during the scan to provide optimal contact with the scanned tissue. The image data are captured and converted to a format that is easily stored and compatible with a viewer. The viewer allows playback of the scanned images in a manner that is optimized for screening for cancers and other anomalies. A location function allows the user to select a point of interest on an individual scan image, and choose another known reference point, and the function calculates and provides the distance from the reference point to the point of interest in three dimensions.

Abstract: An improved bidet device is set forth which includes a rotatable handle and capstan for positioning a spray tube and for opening the supply of water to the tube for spraying. A screw is received by the capstan to mount the handle and is further provided with a radial port. An actuator is coupled to the screw for rotation of the screw relative to the capstan to modulate the flow of water through the device. The actuator may be ergonometrically designed.

Abstract: Blends of a natural wax, such as sunflower wax and glyceride materials, substantially being triglycerides and having an N20>20 display excellent properties when applied in barrier layers for compound food products.

Abstract: Blends of wax-esters with beneficial health properties comprise: .gtoreq. two different wax-esters in amounts of 5-95% and each having m.pt -10.degree. C. to 80.degree. C. blend displaying m.pt: 15 to 45% while >80 wt % of wax-esters in blend have m.pt 20 to 60.degree. C.; wax-esters derived from linear alcohols and linear carboxyl acids either of them having .gtoreq.8 C-atoms.

Abstract: Automatic transmission fluids are described which contain a dispersant having a nitrogen to phosphorus mass ratio between about 3:1 and about 10:1, and at least one friction modifier. The use of dispersants having a nitrogen to phosphorus mass ratio between about 3:1 and about 10:1 provides automatic transmission fluids which exhibit good anti-shudder properties as well as a higher mid-point torque, a higher static torque in shifting clutch applications and better frictional durability as compared to similar automatic transmission fluids which contain dispersants having a nitrogen to phosphorus mass ratio of less than 3:1.

Abstract: A rotatable handle and a valve block are carried on a frame that is mounted on the exterior of a toilet bowl. A transfer tube of a rotatable insert in the valve block couples the handle to the valve block. The handle has an outlet hole wherein a proximal end of a water tube is disposed. The water tube extends from the exterior to the interior of the bowl via a space between the toilet seat and the rim of the bowl. A distal portion of the water tube extends over water within the bowl. The distal portion has a plurality of aligned holes therein. The handle is urged to a rest position by a spring. When the handle is at the rest position, a passageway of the valve block is occluded by a valve stem, thereby preventing a flow of water to the water tube. In response to the handle being rotated from the rest position, the passageway is cleared and the flow of water is provided which results in a sheet of water being discharged from the aligned holes.

Abstract: A modular pan assembly for a longwall mine face conveyor includes an elongated deck plate flanked by a pair of parallel, elongated side rails to define the conveyor system feed path. Beveled longitudinal edges of the deck plate mesh into corresponding channels along inside surfaces of the side rails. Apertures penetrate side rails from outside surfaces into the floor of respective channels. The assembly is secured by welds between the side rails and the deck plate within the apertures and along a lower side rail channel wall.

Abstract: Fat-compositions that display the following characteristics are very suitable fats for healthy margarines or spreads: (I): 5-45 wt % S.sub.2 U triglycerides; 0-60 wt % SU.sub.2 ; 5-95 wt % U.sub.3 ; 0-8 wt % S.sub.3 ; S=saturated fatty acid: C.sub.16 -C.sub.24, U=unsaturated fatty acid C.sub.18 +; (II): (C.sub.18 -C.sub.24):C.sub.16 >0.3; (III): <5% diglycerides; (IV): % SAFA<35 wt %; (V): N.sub.5 =12-30, N.sub.35 <7, (N.sub.5 -N.sub.20)<10.

Abstract: Blends of sugar and a triglyceride component, wherein the triglyceride component comprises.gtoreq.40% SU.sub.2and 3-50% S.sub.2 U while its N.sub.20 >35 and its N.sub.30 <10(S=saturated fatty acid 18-24 C atoms, U=unsaturated fatty acid.gtoreq.18 C atoms)are suitable for the preparation of low-SAFA filling fat compositions or low-SAFA ice-cream coatings.

Abstract: An extrudable brazeable corrosion resistant aluminum alloy, consisting essentially of, by weight percent, 0.1-0.2 titanium, 0.6-1.2 manganese, up to 0.1 silicon, up to 0.2 iron, and other impurities up to 0.15, with each such other impurity no greater than 0.03, and the remainder aluminum.A method of fabricating a heat exchange tube array, by (i) extruding aluminum alloy tubing of the above composition to a uniform wall thickness of about 0.4mm; (ii) bending and/or arranging the tubes to form a tube array for conducting a fluid medium therethrough; (iii) interposing an aluminum-based heat exchange means between and in contact with the tubes of the array to provide for heat transfer; (iv) brazing the heat exchange means to the tube array by heating to the temperature range of 595.degree. C. whereby the tube array will not be adversely affected metallurgically by the brazing operation.

Abstract: An improved method of brazing of two unclad aluminum shapes, particularly for automotive heat exchangers, which brazing joint does not leave a physically apparent layer of brazing material and which effects a stronger, sounder autogenous joint. A thin film of aluminum eutectic forming material (Si, Al-Si or Al-Zn) is deposited onto a zone of at least one of the shapes to be brazed or joined. The shapes are placed in joining relationship to form an assembly with a joint at the zone. The assembly is heated to a temperature to diffuse the eutectic forming material into the aluminum members to form a sacrificial bond between the shapes at the joining zone. It is desirable that at least one of the unclad aluminum shapes to be joined is extruded tubing having a precise diametrical configuration and said film is deposited as a physically vapor deposited layer in a thickness range of 1-50 microns.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus having a closed loop, hydraulic controller which provides a user selectable resistance to movement over an operating path. A restrictor valve assembly controls fluid flow in an exercise direction and includes a sealed valve body and a rotatable stem piece having a number of flow bores of differing relative dimension to a primary flow path. A pair of separable interlocking piston head pieces at a piston shaft control a reduced bypass resistance with return travel. Alternately disclosed modular frameworks, which include stationary and carriage portions, permit physical motion in relation to a measurement means which displays relative exertion.

Abstract: A length weighted interdigital transducer has .lambda./2 spaced electrodes within the overlap region. Outside the overlap region, the overlapping .lambda./2 spaced electrodes are connected to the bus bars by pairs of .lambda./4 spaced electrodes and extra "dummy" pairs of .lambda./4 spaced electrodes are also connected to the bus bars. The .lambda./2 spaced electrodes give a good manufacturing yield, and the .lambda./4 spaced pairs of electrodes and pairs of dummy electrodes provide compensation for wavefront distortion combined with low "interactions.

Abstract: A gage for measuring accumulated fatigue damage, or accumulated strain experience, and remaining fatigue life in a structure subjected to repeated loadings in relation to predictions or calibration tests. The disclosed embodiment has a thin, nominally rectangular metal base of uniform thickness which has a very narrow crack-like slit cut in one side and a teflon parting strip attached to the base underlying the slit. When the gage is attached to a structure with a suitable adhesive and the structure is subjected to repeated loading, a fatigue crack immediately begins at the inner end of the slit and increases in length as an approximately linear function of the accumulative fatigue damage strains incurred by the structure. The crack in the gage occurs in advance of and independently of any crack in the structure itself.