Abstract: A multiple-use, cable-supported bridge in which the primary lateral and vertical deck-stiffening elements are prestressed cables, or strands, extending along one or both sides of the bridge, and methods of fabricating such bridges, are shown and described. One embodiment of the strand bridge of the present invention is designed to span from a first location to a second location. A first anchor member is fixed near the first location and an opposing second anchor member is fixed near the second location. A number of tensioned cables extend between the first and second anchor members. At least one post is attached to the cables at a point between the first and second anchor members. A cross member is attached to the post and projects from the post in a direction transverse to the lengths of the cables. Decking material extends from the first location to the second location, and can be coupled to the cross member.

Abstract: A connector component for fluidly and/or electrically connecting two or more devices to one another is constructed in such a manner that it can be repeatedly quickly and easily mounted to and subsequently separated from a connector mounting component. The connector component includes a mounting portion that is disposed within a connector opening in the connector mounting component when the connector component is mounted to the connector mounting component. The connector component includes at least one quick connect clip such as an E-clip or snap ring clip that can be engaged to the connector component to maintain its attachment to the connector mounting component.

Abstract: Novel indole derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and their use as inhibitors of the fatty acid synthase FabH are disclosed.

Abstract: A cylindrical feature used to extinguish cigarettes, consisting of a circumferential opening with a flanged incline into a right circular cylinder with a circular cone. The circumference of the right circular cylinder accommodates the insertion of an incandesced cigarette and extinguishes it by depriving it of oxygen.

Abstract: A soil retaining system combining flat sheet pile walls in an open cell configuration includes integral soil anchors providing an improved earth retaining system. Another aspect of the invention is a method of designing and installing a soil retaining system with an open sheet pile cell structure having integral soil anchors. The method includes, inter alia, calculating soil forces by taking into account material strength of sheet pile, soil friction against the sheet pile in combination with the strength of the integral soil anchor, selecting sheet pile size and length based on soil forces calculation; and installation of sheet pile to form a soil retaining system. The integral soil anchors serve to provide higher load resistance to the improved earth retaining system.

Abstract: A control apparatus, for measuring pressure in relation to a rotary screw compressor with capacity control means and a prime mover, including a pressure sensor to monitor the prime mover manifold pressure, and a series of relays which when tripped by the pressure sensor will engage a pressure mechanism to engage the capacity control means on the compressor. The pressure mechanism may be a hydraulic or a pneumatic pressure mechanism and the apparatus may further include a second pressure sensor to monitor the inlet gas pressure to the compressor and a third pressure sensor to monitor discharge pressure of the gas compressor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to quinoline-containing .alpha.-ketoamide inhibitors of cysteine and serine proteases are disclosed. Methods for making these compounds, and methods for using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: An air injection sports goggle (10) has a lens subframe (14) connected to a face flange subframe (16) by struts (18). The struts (18) form a top opening (20) and a pair of cheek openings (22) between the lens subframe (14) and the face flange subframe (16). A lens (24) is contained in the lens subframe (14). A cover fits (46) over the top opening (20). A pair of open cell foam vents (52) are located in the pair of cheek openings (22). An air injection hole (54) provides access between an outside and an interior space. A ventilating fan (12) located in the top opening (20) pulls air in through the air injection hole (54) and the pair of cheek openings (22) and exhausts the air through the top opening (20).

Abstract: A power pack (12) for a ventilating fan (16) of a sports goggle (10) has a housing (12) designed to attach to a strap (14) of the sports goggle (10). The housing (12) has a slider (20) that is substantially rectangular in shape and is substantially the same size as the housing (12). The slider (20) forms an outer wall of the housing (12). A power regulating circuit (100) contained in the housing (12), is designed to be connected to a battery and provide a constant voltage power supply to the ventilating fan (16).

Abstract: A sports goggle (10) has a lens subframe (14) attached to a face subframe (16) by spacer struts (18). The spacer struts (18) form a top open portion (20) and a pair of cheek open portions (22). The face subframe (16) has a face flange (26) conforming to a user's face. The face flange (26) has a trapezoidal opening (28) in a forehead portion and a pair of locking holes (30) on either side of the trapezoidal opening (28).

Abstract: The most likely to be used characters and controls of a soft keyboard are determined from consulting trigram tables, and enhanced and/or positioned to attract the user and to facilitate quick recognition and selection. The letters and other characters of the soft keyboard display can be arranged in a standard keyboard format, some variation of that format such as a Dvorak layout or an entirely different arrangement such as strings of letters and numbers in alphabetical and numerical order. However, regardless of the layout, an attractant, such as color intensity, or size, is used for emphasis to make a soft keyboard user cognizant of the location of the subset of characters that the user is most likely to select to standout from the other keys of the keyboard. In addition to enhancing all characters of the subset, particular emphasis can be placed on the most likely character in the subset to be selected.

Abstract: An apparatus for improving the aerodynamic performances of conventionally spoked bicycle wheels or the like, the apparatus comprising a pair of rings (10) being adapted to be located one on either side of the spokes of the wheel and abutting against the wheel's inside rim at their most radial outward portion (11) and extending inwardly towards the wheel's axle. The rings (10) are releasably mated at the most radial inward portion (13) with apertures (16) formed when so mated, The apertures (16) are formed about the spokes when located thereon with the outer surface (12) of the pair of rings (10) forming an aerodynamic surface extending radially inwardly from the wheel's inner rim.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating viral infections by using antiviral substituted indolizino?1,2-b!quinolinone compounds, antiviral substituted indolizino?1,2-b!quinolinone compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: A strain of Enterococcus faecium, deposited as NCIMB 40371, has valuable probiotic properties and is particularly effective in alleviating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in human patients. The strain can be used in the manufacture of human foodstuffs.

Abstract: To manufacture a lens-retainer subassembly for an instrument cluster, a lens is cut from a flat acrylic sheet by a laser operation, and the resulting flat lens is pressed against the curved surface of a retainer by ultrasonic welding apparatus and bonded to the perimeter of the retainer. The retainer surface and a welding horn are shaped to conform to the desired lens shape and to portions of the retainer so that as the horns are moved together the lens will be squeezed between two complementary curved surfaces into the desired shape, and the welding fixes the lens shape.

Abstract: A triode sputtering system comprises a plasma confining enclosure including a cathode at one end, an anode at the other, and a central plasma supporting portion. Contamination caused by unwanted sputtering of the surfaces of the confining apparatus is substantially eliminated by making the confining enclosure in several, typically four, electrically isolated portions, namely, the cathode support portion, the anode support portion and a pair of plasma support portions. In the structure described there is avoided the relatively large potential difference between the confinement enclosure and the plasma, which occurs predominantly at the anode support end of the confining enclosure of prior art one-piece apparatus. This portion of the apparatus has been found to be the major source of unwanted sputtering therein.

Abstract: Olefin polymer compositions are provided having enhanced stability against discoloration. The polymer compositions consist essentially of a normally solid olefin polymer such as polyethylene having incorporated therein, on a weight basis, 0.001 - 0.2 percent of 2,6-ditertiarybutyl-4-methylphenol* and 0.0005 - 0.4 percent of 2,6-ditertiarybutyl-4-ethylphenol**, with the quantity of 2,6-ditertiarybutyl-4-ethylphenol being present in a minimum amount of 50 weight % of the 2,6-ditertiarybutyl-4-methylphenol.*In subsequent discussions, this chemical sometimes will be referred to as BHT, which signifies butylated hydroxy toluene**In subsequent discussions, 2,6-ditertiarybutyl-4-ethylphenol sometimes will be referred to as BHEB, which signifies butylated hydroxy ethylbenzene.

Abstract: An attenuating member comprising a plurality of passages like a tube nest, is positioned between the electrodes of a diode sputter-etching system and close or next to the anode. The passages of the attenuating member are parallel to the direct path between the electrodes and have a length appreciably greater than their maximum width. A bias on the attenuating member tends to cause secondary electrons emitted by ion bombardment at the cathode to pass through the attenuating member with a minimum of collisions. Upon striking the anode, X-rays generated at the anode by the collision of the secondary electrons are inhibited from traveling back to the workpiece by the interposition of the attenuating member. The arrangement is important in the fabrication of surface-sensitive devices such as MOS devices in which the impingement of even low energy X-rays may affect critical operating parameters, in particular, the threshold voltage.