Abstract: A projection system including: a projection device; an energy source; and means for sending images to the projection device, wherein the system is sized for use on the exterior of a mobile vehicle and projects onto at least on side of the vehicle.

Abstract: A blood collection tube includes a body, a chamber, a vacuum port, and a cap. The cap includes a first septum, a first conduit having an inlet extending from the first septum and an outlet in fluid communication with the chamber, a second septum, and a second conduit extending radially from the second septum to the first conduit. When a fluid source is fluidically connected to the first septum or the second septum, and a vacuum is applied at the port, the vacuum draws fluid from the fluid source, through the first or second septum, and into the first conduit. A blood collection device includes a vacuum pump and a plurality of reservoirs containing concentrated blood additives. The tube and device form a system for collecting blood samples at low vacuum to tubes previously stored at atmospheric pressure. The system prevents risk of misidentification, mislabeling, or incorrect ordering of tubes.

Abstract: Exemplary methods of semiconductor processing may include performing an electroplating operation on a semiconductor substrate in an electroplating bath within a vessel of an electroplating system. The methods may include removing the semiconductor substrate from the electroplating bath. The methods may include closing a valve associated with a first drain from the electroplating system. The methods may include increasing flow to a second drain from the electroplating system. The second drain may be associated with a drain channel from the vessel of the electroplating system.

Abstract: A graphical user interface for a computer includes a dial control. The control can be implemented, for example, as a touch-based, pointer-based, pen-based and/or keyboard-based mechanism. The dial control is intended for manipulating a large range of values, such as a menu of items from which a user makes a selection, or a range of continuous or discrete values. A dial control can replace other control types such as a slider, drop down menu or text field. The graphical elements of the dial control include one or more displayed rings and a handle for each ring. Inside the ring, or in another area adjacent the ring, a value can be displayed. The ring can be manipulated by the user to change the value selected by the dial control. In the case of multiple rings, each ring can be manipulated independently.

Abstract: A ski pole comprises an elongate pole having a distal end and a proximal end. A grip is attached to the proximal end of the pole and is configured for grasping by a user. The grip has a proximal end and a distal end and defines a longitudinally extending bore therein between configured for receiving the proximal end of the pole in a distal end of the grip. A tool assembly is releasably coupled to the proximal end of the grip and is housed within the grip.

Abstract: A ski pole comprises an elongate pole having a distal end and a proximal end. A grip is attached to the proximal end of the pole and is configured for grasping by a user. A basket assembly is coupled proximate to the distal end of the pole. The basket assembly comprises a generally disk shaped body and a plate defining a bottle opener embedded in the body, the bottle opener defines a plate opening configured for at least partially receiving a cap of a bottle therein and prying the cap from the bottle.

Abstract: A graphical user interface for a computer includes a dial control. The control can be implemented, for example, as a touch-based, pointer-based, pen-based and/or keyboard-based mechanism. The dial control is intended for manipulating a large range of values, such as a menu of items from which a user makes a selection, or a range of continuous or discrete values. A dial control can replace other control types such as a slider, drop down menu or text field. The graphical elements of the dial control include one or more displayed rings and a handle for each ring. Inside the ring, or in another area adjacent the ring, a value can be displayed. The ring can be manipulated by the user to change the value selected by the dial control. In the case of multiple rings, each ring can be manipulated independently.

Abstract: A forearm for a firearm that includes a magnesium alloy body. The forearm can be adapted for use in a modular rifle having both an upper receiver securable to a barrel and a lower receiver housing a trigger assembly. The magnesium body may also be nickel plated and have a ceramic coating on the nickel plating. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing a forearm having a magnesium alloy body. The magnesium alloy body may be formed by extrusion or by thixotropic molding. In some embodiments, the magnesium forearm includes an outer sleeve formed out of a magnesium alloy and an inner sleeve formed out of a different material.

Abstract: A firearm receiver formed out of an extruded body. The receiver can be a lower receiver adapted for use in a modular rifle having both an upper receiver securable to a barrel and a lower receiver housing a trigger assembly. The receiver includes a bore extending completely through the receiver wherein the bore is formed during the extrusion process. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a firearm receiver that includes extruding the receiver with a bore extending through the extrusion. The process may be advantageously employed to form the lower receiver of a modular rifle wherein the bore formed during the extrusion process defines the magazine well of the rifle.

Abstract: A firearm receiver taking the form of a thixotropically molded magnesium alloy body. The receiver can be a lower receiver adapted for use in a modular rifle having both an upper receiver securable to a barrel and a lower receiver housing a trigger assembly. The receiver may also be nickel plated. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a firearm receiver that includes thixotropically molding the receiver out of a magnesium alloy. In some embodiments, the molded receiver defines substantially all openings and slots in the firearm receiver before conducting any post-molding processing steps on the receiver. The receiver may be nickel plated using an electroless nickel plating process. In some embodiments, the receiver has a surface roughness, Ra, that is between approximately 35 microinches and approximately 60 microinches. The receiver may be molded out of an AZ91D magnesium alloy.

Abstract: A ski pole comprises an elongate pole having a distal end and a proximal end. A grip is attached to the proximal end of the pole and is configured for grasping by a user. A basket assembly is coupled proximate to the distal end of the pole. The basket assembly comprises a generally disk shaped body and a plate defining a bottle opener embedded in the body, the bottle opener defines a plate opening configured for at least partially receiving a cap of a bottle therein and prying the cap from the bottle.

Abstract: A ski pole comprises an elongate pole having a distal end and a proximal end. A grip is attached to the proximal end of the pole and is configured for grasping by a user. The grip has a proximal end and a distal end and defines a longitudinally extending bore therein between configured for receiving the proximal end of the pole in a distal end of the grip. A tool assembly is releasably coupled to the proximal end of the grip and is housed within the grip.

Abstract: This invention provides truncated Cry 35 proteins that surprisingly and unexpectedly have increased pesticidal activity as compared to full-length Cry 35 proteins. The subject invention also includes polynucleotides that encode these truncated proteins, transgenic plants comprising a truncated gene of the subject invention, and transgenic plants that produce these truncated proteins. This invention further provides methods of controlling plant pests, including rootworms, with these truncated proteins. The truncated Cry35 proteins of the subject invention are preferably used in combination with Cry34 proteins, which are known in the art. Various surprising advantages of the subject invention will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

Abstract: This invention provides truncated Cry 35 proteins that surprisingly and unexpectedly have increased pesticidal activity as compared to full-length Cry 35 proteins. The subject invention also includes polynucleotides that encode these truncated proteins, transgenic plants comprising a truncated gene of the subject invention, and transgenic plants that produce these truncated proteins. This invention further provides methods of controlling plant pests, including rootworms, with these truncated proteins. The truncated Cry35 proteins of the subject invention are preferably used in combination with Cry34 proteins, which are known in the art. Various surprising advantages of the subject invention will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

Abstract: A pipe handling assembly includes a pipe engaging apparatus having a pipe gripping mechanism connectable to a top drive such that the top drive transmits rotational movement and axial movement to the pipe gripping mechanism. A pipe handling device is mounted onto the pipe engaging apparatus, the pipe handling device including a link hanger mounted on the pipe engaging apparatus. A link arm has a first end pivotally connectable to the link hanger and an outboard end selected to carry a pipe into a position to be gripped by the pipe engaging apparatus. A bearing isolates rotational movement to the pipe gripping mechanism from the link hanger. A connection rigidly connects the link hanger to the pipe engaging apparatus during operation of the pipe handling assembly. The connection is selected to substantially prevent the link hanger from rotating with the pipe gripping mechanism should the bearing seize.

Abstract: This invention provides truncated Cry35 proteins that surprisingly and unexpectedly have increased pesticidal activity as compared to full-length Cry35 proteins. The subject invention also includes polynucleotides that encode these truncated proteins, transgenic plants comprising a truncated gene of the subject invention, and transgenic plants that produce these truncated proteins. This invention further provides methods of controlling plant pests, including rootworms, with these truncated proteins. The truncated Cry35 proteins of the subject invention are preferably used in combination with Cry34 proteins, which are known in the art. Various surprising advantages of the subject invention will be apparent in light of this disclosure.

Abstract: An oil/water separator includes an ingress (21,221) for an oil/water mixture and a coalescing means (16,116) through which the oil/water mixture passes to reach an oil retention chamber (17,217). Preferably, the coalescing means (16,116) is an open cell foam, such as reticulated polyurethane foam, and is provided in an annular configuration (16). In a preferred embodiment, the oil/water separator comprises a means for generating an oil/water mixture vortex positioned upstream of the coalescing means (16,116).

Abstract: A vehicle slide assembly (10) comprising a first rail assembly (12) and a second rail assembly (14) substantially parallel to the first rail assembly (12). Each rail assembly comprises a guide rail (20) and the slide assembly further comprises a vehicle wheel receiving platform (16, 18) engageable with a guide rail (20) and adapted to slide along a rail assembly by means of the guide rail.