Abstract: A cage assembly comprising a mounting rack with a plurality of adjacent openings wherein a width of each opening in the plurality of adjacent openings is capable of receiving a single width transceiver package, wherein each adjacent opening in the plurality of adjacent openings is capable of receiving a multi-width transceiver package, and wherein the width of the multi-width transceiver package is N times the width of the single width transceiver package wherein N is an integer number greater than one.

Abstract: A package comprising an elongated housing and a handle-based delatching mechanism fixedly attached to the elongated housing wherein the handle-based delatching mechanism includes a slide fixedly attached to a handle, the handle being fixedly attached to the elongated housing at a pivot point for movement between a closed position and an open position wherein the elongated housing includes a track for receiving and guiding the slide when the handle is moved between the closed position and the open position and wherein a portion of the slide is positioned in abutting engagement with spring fingers when the handle is in the open position and the elongated housing is positioned within a rack.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving detection of radiation emitted from object that includes a radiation detection sensor with a substrate and an array of columns protruding from a top surface of the substrate. A radiation sensitive layer, such as TLC, and a thermal conversion material, such as an absorber, are disposed upon a top surface of the columns within the array thereby producing an array of radiation detectors. The columns provide thermal isolation between the radiation detectors and the substrate, and spatial separation of columns within the array provide radiant and thermal isolation between the radiation detectors upon the tops of individual columns. Producing an image of the array of radiation detectors allows detection of the radiation emitted from an object.

Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly 10 is provided. The vehicle mirror assembly 10 includes a triangular mounting plate 24 adapted to mate with the base of a vehicle a-pillar 26. The triangular mounting plate 24 includes an inner surface 56 and an outer surface 58. At least one attachment element 60 is mounted on the inner surface 56. The vehicle mirror assembly 10 further includes an elongated support member 28 having a vehicle end 34 and a mirror end 36. The vehicle end 34 is rotatably attached to the outer surface 58. A mirror housing 30 is attached to the mirror end 36.

Abstract: A level assembly includes a housing having a level mounted within. The housing includes a first arm and a second arm slidably attached to the housing. The first and second arms are both stored in storage positions. Fastener locators associated with each arm are both stored in storage positions. During use the fastener locators are pivoted to an extended position. If additional distance between the fastener locators is needed the first and second arms can also be extended by sliding them along another axis relative to the housing.

Abstract: A device for retaining and supporting pipes having a central curved section between two linear ends and being open to receive one or more pipes therein and serving to protect the pipe from being kinked or bent during construction and post-construction activities. The sides or arms of the device may be extended and bendable such that a pipe may be inserted between the arms and therefore held in place by a spring force. The device may be attached to wall studs or other structures through the use of plumbing straps, which can be weaved through slots in the device to securely hold the pipe(s) in place.

Abstract: A compiler (or interpreter) detects source language instructions performing arithmetic operations using a fixed point format (preferably packed decimal). Where the operation can be performed without loss of precision or violation of other constraints of the source language, the compiler automatically converts the operands to a floating point format (preferably Decimal Floating Point (DFP)) having hardware support, and re-converts results to the original fixed point format. Preferably, the compiler may combine multiple operations and instructions in an expression tree, analyze the tree, and selectively convert where possible. The compiler preferably performs a heuristic cost judgment in determining whether to use a particular conversion.

Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly includes a mounting bracket for attachment of the mirror assembly to a vehicle. The bracket is in communication with a mounting arm at a first end thereof. The mounting arm has a second end that is in communication with a mirror. The mirror assembly includes at least one release mechanism that allows the mounting arm to pivot with respect to the bracket when the mounting arm is subject to a force of at least a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting exterior devices, such as mirrors, to vehicles and the like. The mirror is attached to a bracket which in turn is connected to the mounting device. The mounting device includes a convex mounting disk, a planar deformable backing disk and two gasket members, all of which are connected to the vehicle with a fastener.

Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly 10 is provided. The vehicle mirror assembly 10 comprises a base 12 comprising a first base ellipsoidal portion 32 having a constant first minor axis 27? and a major longitudinal axis 38. The base 12 further comprises a second base ellipsoidal portion 34 having a second base minor axis 27? and sharing the major longitudinal axis 38. The first minor axis 27? and said second minor axis 27? are merged to form a common minor axis 27. The major longitudinal axis 38 intersects the common minor axis 27 in a position non-coincidental with a center of said common minor axis 27. The mirror assembly 10 further includes a dome lens 14 conforming to the base 12. The dome lens 14 comprises a first surface elliptical portion 48 having a longitudinal axis radius of curvature R1 taken along the major longitudinal axis 38 and a first minor radius of curvature R3 taken along the first minor axis 27?. The first surface elliptical portion 48 conforms to the first base ellipsoidal portion 32.

Abstract: A mirror assembly particularly adapted for use with an exterior automotive fender includes a plastic housing and plastic reflective surface element or lens. The housing has a slot formed therein which receives a tab formed on the lens to enable the housing and the lens to be snap-fitted together.

Abstract: A dynamic compiler analyzes the frequency of execution of selective code paths within a program procedure, and selectively compiles code paths to different memory locations based on the observed frequency of execution. Preferably, code is dynamically compiled in two stages. In a first compilation stage, the compiler instruments selective code paths to count the number of times each path is taken. A second stage compilation is thereafter triggered when the procedure has been called some threshold number of times. In the second stage, the compiler selectively re-compiles the more frequently executed code paths to a primary location, and re-compiles the remaining code paths to an alternate location. Placing infrequently executed code in an alternate location reduces the size of the primary code area, improving execution efficiency.

Abstract: A combination mirror mount and headlight glare visor that reduces headlight glare to the driver without changing the mirror height or mounting locations. The combination mirror mount and headlight glare visor maintains the field of vision requirements of FMVSS 111 for school buses and maintains the conventional mounting aspects of previous designs. The shape of the headlight visor portion is designed to substantially cover the headlight as viewed through the cross view mirror during operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: Reset circuitry for an integrated circuit is presented. An internal oscillator produces an oscillating signal upon power-up of the integrated circuit. The internal oscillator is not dependent on signals generated outside the integrated circuit. An electro-static discharge blocker circuit receives an external reset signal generated outside the integrated circuit. The electrostatic discharge blocker circuit utilizes the oscillating signal to perform electro-static discharge blocking for the external reset signal to produce an internal reset signal.

Abstract: An explosion resistant waste container includes an outer open-topped container and an inner open-topped container with a space therebetween. The outer and inner container are made from portions of compression cylinder members. The space between the two containers is filled with sand.

Abstract: A lubricant composition is provided for use in lubricating a conveyor track for bottles, cans, kegs and other containers for beverages and foodstuffs. The composition comprises a phosphate ester of the formula R1—(OCH2CH2)n—O—P(O)(OH)2 where n is in the range of from 0 to 10, and R1 is a C9 to C20 saturated or unsaturated alkyl group or a mixture of such alkyl groups; and water. The composition has a pH of from about 1 to about 3.5. The composition optionally further comprises a biocidal agent, an acid, and a synthetic surfactant. Also disclosed is a method for lubricating a conveyor track by applying an effective amount of such a lubricating composition.

Abstract: An improved thermal swing adsorption process is set forth which addresses the problem of water ingress into the adsorbent by periodically heating the adsorbent to a temperature greater than the temperature used in the normal regeneration cycle.

Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly having a housing or base member, a mirror lens and a gasket. The mirror lens is provided in the shape of a portion of an end of an ellipsoid. The lens has a varying radius of curvature. The center portion of the lens has a smaller radius of curvature than the outer portions along the major axis of the lens creating an improved field of view of the reflected image.

Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly is provided comprising a base. The base comprises a first base portion defined by a first base longitudinal line and a first base periphery. The first base portion has a first base radius of curvature. The base further includes a second base portion defined by the first base longitudinal line and a second base periphery. The second base portion has a second base radius of curvature. A dome lens conforms to the base. The dome lens has a varying dome lens radius of curvature. The dome lens comprises a center surface portion having a center surface radius of curvature. The center surface radius corresponding to a position on said dome lens aligned with a first base longitudinal midpoint to said dome lens and is perpendicular to the first base longitudinal line. A peripheral surface portion has a peripheral surface radius of curvature corresponding to the first base periphery. The peripheral surface radius of curvature is greater than the center surface radius of curvature.

Abstract: A mirror mount assembly includes multiple reflective surfaces disposed within a mirror housing for use on a vehicle. The reflective surfaces of each reflective surface are designed and configured for mounting at a pre-selected site. When so mounted, each reflective surface provides an expanded field-of-view of objects disposed in a specific zone proximate to the mirror mount assembly. When positioned at the extreme front end of the hood of a Type-C school bus, one of the reflective surfaces provides an expanded field-of-view below and alongside the driver and a reflective surface provides an expanded field-of-view below and in front of the school bus. On a Type-D school bus, the mirror mount assembly is disposed above the driver and suspended from the roof of the bus—the housing inkling the two reflective surfaces and a rear-view mirror. The reflective surfaces are designed to provide the driver with the best images in the target zones while minimizing the blindspot behind the mirror mount assembly.