Abstract: A hand-held germicidal UV lamp includes housing for a UV light source and an aperture for allowing the transmission of UV light. A safety switch is provided on the housing which can be moved by an activation tool. A cover is provided over the switch having an opening for accessing the switch. The opening is sized so that a human finger cannot pass through the opening and move the switch. A light shield may be provided which surrounds the aperture and limits transmission of UV light.

Abstract: Two or more client users, connected by one or more networks to the server, cooperatively search a database. The server has a data structure that has two or more cooperative user identifiers. Each cooperative user identifier represents one of the clients that has indicated a desired to establish a cooperative search. The data structure further has a session identifier that associates two or more of the cooperative user identifiers as session participants in an established a cooperative session. A command process, executing on the server, receives a query from one of the session participants (clients), accesses results of the query from a search engine, and distributes the results to all of the session participants. Queries of the cooperative session are related to indexed terms so that future uses will find this relationship when using similar queries. These are applications in searching for sales and service information.

Abstract: A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a fluid for leak detection applications is provided which is responsive to a broad range of UVA, blue, and UVA-blue light sources. The composition comprises a mixture of a perylene dye, a naphthalimide dye, and a hydrocarbon-based fluid, wherein the combination of the perylene dye, the naphthalimide dye and the hydrocarbon-based fluid are miscible in the fluid. A fluorescent dye composition is also provided that is effective for all automotive working fluids, including heavy lubricants and transmission fluids, synthetic lubricants and internal combustion oils, refrigerants, liquid and gaseous fuels, and hydraulic fluids. A fluorescent dye composition is also provided containing only a combination of perylene dye and naphthalimide dye.

Abstract: Concepts in documents selected are identified to a user. These concepts are represented by multiple words. A search engine is used to that accesses one or more selected documents from a plurality of documents storied in one or more of the memories. Then a markup engine selects multiple-word terms in each of one or more of the selected documents. The selected words, often multiple word/concepts, are selected because they are repeated in one of the documents and because that meet grammatical criteria. After the markup engine selects the selected words, it marks each of the selected words with marker. These active markers can then be used to launch additional searches or displays of related information. Optionally, documents with the selected words are displayed to a user with the markers.

Abstract: A visual metaphor is provided on a computer and/or network environment for tagging documents with various types of (education) commentary to an author's (student's) work and indications of (educational) goals that have been or are to be achieved. One or more of the comments and goals are based on predetermined standards. The goals or comments are optionally weighted. Summaries of these goals can be generated to assist evaluators (teachers and administrators) in evaluating both the work of the authors (students) and the success of evaluator in managing (teaching) the authors (students).

Abstract: A compact hand-held high intensity ultraviolet inspection lamp having a straight handle aligned with beam direction includes a high-intensity light bulb enclosed within a bulb housing, a light-emitting aperture at the end of the bulb housing away from the handle, and an ultraviolet light filter in alignment with the aperture to absorb substantially all light emitted from the bulb at frequencies outside of the ultraviolet spectrum and to transmit the unabsorbed ultraviolet light. Three embodiments of such lamp are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A compact hand-held high intensity ultraviolet inspection lamp having a straight handle aligned with beam direction includes a high-intensity light bulb enclosed within a bulb housing, a light-emitting aperture at the end of the bulb housing away from the handle, and an ultraviolet light filter in alignment with the aperture to absorb substantially all light emitted from the bulb at frequencies outside of the ultraviolet spectrum and to transmit the unabsorbed ultraviolet light. Three embodiments of such lamp are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A compact hand-held high intensity ultraviolet inspection lamp having a straight handle aligned with beam direction includes a high-intensity light bulb enclosed within a bulb housing, a light-emitting aperture at the end of the bulb housing away from the handle, and an ultraviolet light filter in alignment with the aperture to absorb substantially all light emitted from the bulb at frequencies outside of the ultraviolet spectrum and to transmit the unabsorbed ultraviolet light. Three embodiments of such lamp are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method of introducing a leak detection dye into a closed refrigeration system through circulation of the refrigerant. A predetermined amount of the leak detection dye, which is soluble in the refrigerant and the system lubricant, is installed in a component of the refrigeration system, such as in a desiccant bag placed in a dehydrator. The leak detection dye may come in various forms including as a leak detection additive having the leak detection dye implanted on and absorbed into a host swatch of a substrate material, as a powder, as a solid pellet of powdered dye concentrate and inert ingredients, or as a slurry. The refrigeration system is assembled, charged and operated, by which the refrigerant and system lubricant flowing through the component, such as a desiccant bag in the dehydrator, and mixes the dye with the refrigerant and system lubricant.

Abstract: A method of introducing a leak detection additive into a closed refrigeration system by a substrate containing the additive. A predetermined amount of the additive is implanted on and absorbed into a host swatch of substrate material which is capable of absorbing and releasing the leak detection additive, but which does not react with refrigerant or system lubricant. The swatch is installed in a desiccant bag, which is then installed in a dehydrator of the refrigeration system. The refrigeration system is assembled, charged and operated, by which the refrigerant and system lubricant flowing through the desiccant bag mixes the additive with the refrigerant and system lubricant. In alternative embodiments, the substrate is constructed to be used as a filter in various components of the refrigeration system.

Abstract: A polymeric composition containing internal lubricants is suitable for low friction applications. The composition contains from about 65 to about 85 weight percent of a polymeric blend and from about 15 to about 35 weight percent of internal lubricants, wherein said blend consists essentially of from about 35 to about 100 weight percent of polybenzimidazole and from about 0 to about 65 weight percent of poly(aryletherketone), and said lubricants consist essentially of graphite and boron nitride in a weight ratio of about 1:10 to about 10:1, respectively. The composition is useful for preparing shaped articles such as bearings, bearing sleeves, rings, etc.

Abstract: The invention provides an atomizing mist infuser and a method of using the same. This mist infuser includes a disposable capsule having a sealable inlet and outlet. This capsule defines a reservoir which is in open communication with the capsule's inlet and outlet. The reservoir is designed to hold a predetermined amount of a liquid material to be infused into a closed-loop system. In one embodiment, the capsule's outlet is designed to: (a) substantially prevent the liquid material held in the capsule's reservoir from flowing therethrough when the material is subjected to normal gravitational forces, and (b) atomize the liquid material held in the capsule's reservoir as the liquid material is forced, under pressure, to pass through the capsule's outlet. In another embodiment, the capsule's outlet is constructed to have a flow restriction-atomization device attached thereto.

Abstract: A method of aligning a time record of sample data, such as a mass chromatogram of an unknown substance, with a time record of reference data, such as a mass chromatogram of a known substance. A coarse time-related alignment between the sample data and the reference data is produced independently of any similarities and differences between the sample data and the reference data. A determination is made of which, if any, distinguishing coarsely aligned sample data are within a predetermined time-related tolerance of any distinguishing reference data. For each distinguishing sample data which is within a predetermined time-related tolerance of a respective distinguishing reference date, a fine time-related alignment is produced between the respective sample data and its respective reference data. The respective sample data is then recorded with substantially the same time designation as the respective reference data.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved fishing rod holder which is especially useful for holding and tending a fishing rod when surf fishing from a sandy beach, or when fishing from an earthen shoreline. The invention also provides an inexpensive method of producing the fishing rod holder of the invention from readily available materials.

Abstract: A new coating composition, coated article and method are disclosed herein dealing with the preparation of coated surfaces which are useful, for example, in glass molding wherein a relatively lubricious, abrasion resistant surface is desired under conditions of high operating temperatures. The coating composition in its most basic aspect involves a dispersion of an aluminum phosphate and a very fine particle size pigment material together with other materials including novel dispersion stabilizing ingredients and a special water dispersible resinous film-modifying agent.

Abstract: A method of introducing a leak detection dye into a closed refrigeration system through circulation of the refrigerant. A predetermined amount of the leak detection dye, which is soluble in the refrigerant and the system lubricant, is installed in a component of the refrigeration system, such as in a desiccant bag placed in a dehydrator. The leak detection dye may come in various forms including as a leak detection additive having the leak detection dye implanted on and absorbed into a host swatch of a substrate material, as a powder, as a solid pellet of powdered dye concentrate and inert ingredients, or as a slurry. The refrigeration system is assembled, charged and operated, by which the refrigerant and system lubricant flowing through the component, such as a desiccant bag in the dehydrator, and mixes the dye with the refrigerant and system lubricant.