Abstract: A connector assembly can include a connector with a ground pin and a case. The case can have an electrically conductive surface. A capacitor is connected to the ground pin. The capacitor is also connected to the electrically conductive surface. The capacitor can be connected between the electrically conductive surface and the ground pin so that the electrically conductive surface and the ground pin are capacitively coupled.

Abstract: The all terrain vehicle safety attachment includes an adjustable frame having first and second frame portions. Upper ends of the first and second frame portions are pivotally secured to one another by a hinge or the like. The first and second frame portions are selectively, angularly adjustable with respect to one another. The first frame portion is secured to the back end of the all terrain vehicle, and a safety device is releasably and removably secured to the second frame portion. The safety device includes a pair of spaced apart, lower horizontal members. Each of the lower horizontal members has a front portion, a central portion and a rear portion. The rear portions thereof are angled upwardly so that the rear portions form a support base for the all terrain vehicle when a front end of the all terrain vehicle accidentally tips off the ground.

Abstract: A beverage preparation material (1) comprising a substantially insoluble and water-permeable tiller matrix (3) having a beverage ingredient (2) dispersed therein, wherein a plurality of layers, cells, or individual particles (2) of said beverage ingredient are held in a spaced-apart relationship within said material by regions of said tiller matrix (3). Also provided are beverage preparation pods and capsules (5) containing a beverage preparation material according to the invention.

Abstract: A Safety Attachment which does not allow the All Terrain Vehicles front end to lift off the ground more than a specified distance and eliminate a backwards overturn, when such vehicles are driven by one or more people up an incline of sufficient grade so as to cause the lighter-weighted front end of the vehicle to lift off the ground. There is also an adjustment on the safety attachment to give the invention further clearance from the ground to suit the more rugged terrain but enough clearance so the front end lifts up only within a safe determined distance. This invention, which consists of; 2 frames that are hinged together on the top and an adjustment on the bottom, one side attaches permanently to the back end of the ATV, the other side attaches to a removal safety device which is secured in place by locking pins and within this safety device a gasoline container can be housed.

Abstract: The all terrain vehicle safety attachment includes an adjustable frame having first and second frame portions. Upper ends of the first and second frame portions are pivotally secured to one another by a hinge or the like. The first and second frame portions are selectively, angularly adjustable with respect to one another. The first frame portion is secured to the back end of the all terrain vehicle, and a safety device is releasably and removably secured to the second frame portion. The safety device includes a pair of spaced apart, lower horizontal members. Each of the lower horizontal members has a front portion, a central portion and a rear portion. The rear portions thereof are angled upwardly so that the rear portions form a support base for the all terrain vehicle when a front end of the all terrain vehicle accidentally tips off the ground.

Abstract: An access port assembly having an attachable catheter allows for inserting a guidewire into the catheter to aid in the placement of the integral catheter while still attached to the access port assembly. A method is described for placing an access port fixedly attached to a catheter into a patient using a guidewire inserted into the catheter.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an apparatus for filling a food material into a cavity of an object. The apparatus has a conduit having a conduit inlet port, a conduit outlet port, and an interior passageway extending between the conduit inlet port and the conduit outlet port. The conduit is adapted to permit passage of a dry food material through the interior passageway from the conduit inlet port to the conduit outlet port. The apparatus also has a fluid injector fluidly connected to the conduit and to a fluid source. The fluid injector is adapted to permit injection of a fluid into the interior passageway of the conduit for mixing with the dry food material passing therethrough to obtain a wet food material. The apparatus also has a nozzle having a nozzle inlet port, a nozzle outlet port, and an interior passageway extending between the nozzle inlet port and the nozzle outlet port. The nozzle is fluidly connected to the conduit and the fluid injector.

Abstract: An access port assembly having an attachable catheter allows for inserting a guidewire into the catheter to aid in the placement of the integral catheter while still attached to the access port assembly. A method is described for placing an access port fixedly attached to a catheter into a patient using a guidewire inserted into the catheter.

Abstract: Surfactant systems are provided that, upon contact with an oil, can produce a Windsor Type III middle phase microemulsion at a total surfactant concentration of 1.5% to 1.0% or less based on the weight of water in the surfactant system, without the need for a cosolvent or linking molecule. The microemulsions can have a separation time less than about 2 hours and even less than about 15 minutes.

Abstract: A metered water control system inlet tube (24) receiving water conducting water into the interior of the tank to a diverter. A diverter (48) channels the flow to cause mechanical motion responsive to the channeled flow. A control valve (66 and 60), responsive to a mechanical switch, opens and closes access of the water from the inlet tube to the diverter. A mechanical switch (124, 112, and 114), responsive to flow of water from the diverter, closes the control valve automatically when a pre-determinable volume of water flows through the diverter. A discharge tube (20 and 24) receives water from the diverter to discharge the water into the tank. An actuator (158 and 162) linked to a flush arm of the toilet and linked to the mechanical switch causes the switch to open the control valve to allow the ore-determined volume of water to flow into the discharge tube.

Abstract: A process for forming an ene reaction product wherein an enophile, such as maleic anhydride, is reacted with reactive polyalkene having a terminal vinylidene content of at least 30 mol. %, at high temperature in the presence of a free radical inhibitor. The polyalkenyl acylating agents are useful per se as additives in lubricating oils, functional fluids, and fuels and also serve as intermediates in the preparation of other products (e.g., succinimides) useful as additives in lubricating oils, functional fluids, and fuels. The presence of the free radical inhibitor during the high temperature reaction results in a reaction product that is low, or substantially free from sediment.

Abstract: A Safety Attachment which does not allow the All Terrain Vehicles front end to lift off the ground more than a specified distance and eliminate a backwards overturn, when such vehicles are driven by one or more people up an incline of sufficient grade so as to cause the lighter-weighted front end of the vehicle to lift off the ground. There is also an adjustment on the safety attachment to give the invention further clearance from the ground to suit the more rugged terrain but enough clearance so the front end lifts up only within a safe determined distance. This invention, which consists of; 2 frames that are hinged together on the top and an adjustment on the bottom, one side attaches permanently to the back end of the ATV, the other side attaches to a removal safety device which is secured in place by locking pins and within this safety device a gasoline container can be housed.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for a heavy duty diesel engine comprises a base oil, at least 0.6 mass % of an ash-free antioxidant and an overbased magnesium-containing detergent. The detergent provides greater than 0.05 mass % Mg based on the mass of the composition. Bore polishing in the engine is reduced for a given level of exhaust gas ash production.

Abstract: An internal-combustion engine lubricating oil composition has a P content of not greater than 0.09 mass %; a S content of not greater than 0.3 mass %; and a sulphated ash content of not greater than 1 mass %. It contains the following additives: as sole ashless, nitrogen-containing dispersant, and providing from 0.03 to 0.07 mass % of nitrogen in the lubricating oil composition, at least one ashless, nitrogen-containing derivative of a polyalkenyl-substituted mono- or dicarboxylic acid, anhydride or ester, the polyalkenyl-substituted mono- or dicarboxylic acid, anhydride or ester being made from a polyalkene exclusively by the thermal “ene” reaction; as sole overbased metal detergent, at least one overbased alkaline earth metal sulfonate; and at least one viscosity modifier.

Abstract: A light source is injected into an optical path of a camera to provide a controlled background to insure optimum uniformity of performance of the camera. An optical system, camera, image background measurement system, source intensity control, and light source comprise a closed loop control around the light source to control an operating point of the camera. Intensity of the light source is decreased as intensity of a background flux is increased.

Abstract: Endoscopes, medical devices for use with endoscopes, and methods for making and using endoscopes. An example medical device for use with an endoscope is a catheter having one or more ridges formed on an outer surface thereof. The ridges may interact, for example, with the elevator of an endoscope.

Abstract: Endoscopic medical devices and methods for making and using the same. An example medical device for use with an endoscope is a catheter having a key member disposed on the distal end region of the catheter. The key member defines a key region that may be shaped so that at least a portion thereof is complementary or configured to mate with a notch formed in the endoscope elevator.

Abstract: A method includes identifying an area of interest within a gastrointestinal lumen based on a virtual imaging modality. Energy is applied using an external energy source directed at the area of interest sufficient to disrupt at least a portion of an undesired tissue. In another embodiment, the method includes introducing a contrasting agent into a gastrointestinal lumen. The gastrointestinal lumen is imaged with an imaging device. An area of interest within the gastrointestinal lumen is identified, where the area of interest is indicated by the contrasting agent. Energy is applied using an external energy source directed at the area of interest to disrupt at least a portion of a tissue located at the area of interest. The disrupted tissue is removed from the gastrointestinal lumen.