Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a housing, electrical contact terminals, a hood and a filter member. The housing is sized and shaped to be plugged into an electrical connector socket of an initiator of a gas generator. A first one of the terminals has a wire connection section and a female connection section. The hood surrounds the female connection section of the first terminal. The hood is a stamped and rolled sheet metal member which has a general tube shape. The filter member is connected to the first terminal for providing electromagnetic induction suppression. The filter member can be on a filter assembly having a multi-capacitor chip attached to a spring lead frame.

Abstract: Methods and compounds are provided for detecting target molecules in a sample using specific binding assays. In particular, methods are provided for detecting a nucleic acid target in a sample. In one embodiment, the presently claimed invention provides a method of labeling a hybridized target wherein the target comprises a binding ligand. In another embodiment, the presently claimed invention provides methods of signal amplification.

Abstract: Solid state iron oxide reduction in a gas-solid reduction zone is combined with continuous melting of the hot solid reduced iron in a fuel-fired gas-solid-liquid melting zone within a rotary furnace. The process includes direct pneumatic transfer of the hot reduced iron by carrier gases through a transfer duct incorporating an injection lance nozzle projecting a jet of hot reduced iron downwards into the metal bath within the melting zone. Oxygen is also introduced into the hot gas stream at selected locations in the melting zone for post-combustion with carbon monoxide generated by a carbon boil and combustion with other combustible gases prior to exit from the rotary furnace, thereby furnishing heat for melting. The hot gas stream is then utilized to provide a significant part of the heat requirement for reduction, prior to exhausting into the atmosphere.

Abstract: A rotary furnace apparatus is provided for rapid melting of a variety of virgin and recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metals, which distributes the introduction of the unmelted charge materials and hence the melting heat requirements along an elongate gas-solid-liquid reaction zone within the furnace, according to the distribution of heat available to effect melting. In the case of fine-sized metal charge materials, fluxes and additive reagents, a longitudinally traversing solids injection lance projecting into the furnace is provided with nozzle directed to project a jet of charge down into the bath as it traverses successively backwards and forwards. A traversing oscillating conveyor is provided for coarse-sized scrap metals and the like.

Abstract: Solid state iron oxide reduction in a gas-solid reduction zone is combined with continuous melting of the hot solid reduced iron in a fuel-fired gas-solid-liquid melting zone within a rotary furnace. The process includes direct pneumatic transfer of the hot reduced iron by carrier gases through a transfer duct incorporating an injection lance nozzle projecting a jet of hot reduced iron downwards into the metal bath within the melting zone. Oxygen is also introduced into the hot gas stream at selected locations in the melting zone for post-combustion with carbon monoxide generated by a carbon boil and combustion with other combustible gases prior to exit from the rotary furnace, thereby furnishing heat for melting. The hot gas stream is then utilized to provide a significant part of the heat requirement for reduction, prior to exhausting into the atmosphere.

Abstract: Solid state iron oxide reduction in a gas-solid reduction zone is combined with continuous melting of the hot solid reduced iron in a fuel-fired gas-solid-liquid melting zone within a rotary furnace by pneumatic transfer of the hot reduced iron by carrier gases through a transfer duct connected into an injection lance projecting into the melting zone and carrying a nozzle which directs a jet of hot reduced iron downwards into the metal bath, with a preferred embodiment of continually traversing the lance and thereby the jet of carrier gases and hot reduced iron longitudinally forwards and backwards enhancing heat transfer. The invention embraces a broad range of known solid-state reduction processes, classified either as: Group A. those employing gases within a gravity contact-supported or fluidized moving bed at substantial pressures of 1-5 atmospheres; or Group B. solid carbonaceous reductants in a rotary kiln or rotary hearth conducted at near ambient atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for determining whether a signal received the main channel (2) of an antenna (1) was incident on the antenna (1) in a direction corresponding to a high gain main lobe. A sidelobe suppression signal is generated from signals received from a other channels at least some of which are derived from elements where output generates the main channel, the signal being categorized as originating from a direction corresponding to the high gain main lobe of the main channel by comparing the value of the signal received on the main channel with that of sidelobe suppression signal.

Abstract: A continuous process is provided for rapid melting of a variety of virgin and recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This is accomplished by distributing the introduction of the unmelted charge materials and hence the melting heat requirements along an elongate gas-solid-liquid reaction zone within a rotary furnace, according to the distribution of heat available to effect melting. In the case of fine-sized metal charge materials, fluxes and additive reagents, this charge distribution is implemented by traversing of the nozzle jet, as directed to penetrate into the metal and slag bath from a solids injection lance, successively backwards and forwards and, in the case of coarse-sized materials, by traversing of the discharge from an oscillating conveyor.

Abstract: A rotary furnace apparatus is provided for rapid melting of a variety of virgin and recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metals, which distributes the introduction of the unmelted charge materials and hence the melting heat requirements along an elongate gas-solid-liquid reaction zone within the furnace, according to the distribution of heat available to effect melting. In the case of fine-sized metal charge materials, fluxes and additive reagents, a longitudinally traversing solids injection lance projecting into the furnace is provided with nozzle directed to project a jet of charge down into the bath as it traverses successively backwards and forwards. A traversing oscillating conveyor is provided for coarse-sized scrap metals and the like.

Abstract: A support and watering system for a plant pot in which a support module is formed by a strip of plastic material having panels which are folded relative to each other so that the end panels interlock and form a generally triangular support module. The lower set of panels edges rest on the bottom of a container for holding water. A capillary wick is inserted into the bottom of the plant pot which rests on the top edges of the module panels, with the wick extending into the container and the plant is watered by capillary action. A plurality of the modules can be interlocked to increase the size of the support.

Abstract: A combined capillary mat and platform formed of a bottom piece of material having individual air cells which rest on a base to provide a platform and a sheet of mat material attached to the top of the first piece for providing capillary action. The combined mat and platform are preferably made by melting particles or granules of material on a surface of the mat which is thereafter bonded under pressure to the top surface of the bottom piece.

Abstract: A graphics drum plotter in which wide strip paper is divided into virtual columns. An operator interface is provided whereby an operator can define the size and number of columns across the strip paper. Instead of producing a series of small plots along one edge of the wide strip, the system includes logic to place the series of plots sequentially across the columns of the strip paper before advancing the strip paper to a next writing area. A paper slitter is also provided to slit the paper on the column lines after the printing thereon.

Abstract: A plant watering system including a tray having a platform thereon in which a water absorbent mat is located. The mat extends into the tray in which water is located and water is absorbed from the tray into the mat by capillary action. The plants are located on the mat and are provided with water directly to the plant bottom and water is available to provide humidity to the leaves. A stackable arrangement is provided so that one tray can be stacked on top of another one.

Abstract: A new class of chemical compounds and their process of preparation is described. These compounds have valuable properties as anti-secretory, anti-spasmodic, anti-ulcerogenic and anti-diarrheal agents.

Abstract: A new class of chemical compounds and their process of preparation is described. These compounds have valuable properties as anti-secretory, anti-spasmodic, anti-ulcerogenic and anti-diarrheal agents.