Abstract: A rotary cutting head (1) for a mineral mining machine, comprises a drive shaft (5) carrying a central drum (4), and beyond each end of the central drum (4), an outer drum (2,3), each drum being provided with an array of pick boxes (7) to receive an individual pick (8), wherein the drive shaft (5) has a longitudinal bore (10) housing at least one water conveying tube (11), which together with a network of bores (25) enable a single water admission cartridge interposed between an outer end of one of the drums (2), and an end face plate (16) of that drum (2) to supply water to all three drums (2, 3, 4).

Abstract: A dual range dynamic pressure differential generator for use at low pressures using a differential over a variable valve for a first stage pressure differential and the differential over a flow accelerator for a second stage pressure differential. The differential over the variable valve is useful for higher pressure differentials while the differential created over the flow accelerator is useful for a lower range pressure differential, although the two ranges may overlap.

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing financial institution revenue through acceleration of debit processing are provided. The method includes modeling the processing of account debit transactions, identifying ways to accelerate the processing of the account debit transactions and accelerating the account debit transactions. In a further embodiment, account debit transaction processing is accelerated from beginning on what has traditionally been referred to as Day 0 to beginning on some day before Day 0. Finally, a method and system are provided to determine the impacts of accelerating the processing of account debit transactions.

Abstract: A method and system for allowing a user of a computer program to select an option whereby adjacent characters in written words are automatically distinguished from each other on the screen. Variations in font size, color, appearance (e.g., blinking) are some examples of the types of variations proposed, as well as combinations thereof. By allowing variation of the characters of a word on a written page, each individual character receives independent focus by the user rather than having all of the characters receiving a “group” focus. This assists users with visual disabilities, such as dyslexia, in reading and writing on a computer screen.

Abstract: A floor mat system for ventilating moisture having at least one sheet of protective material with a plurality of vents disposed between an upper and lower surface with a cross section and dispersal pattern to promote, simultaneously, the escape of vapor from beneath the mat system and the movement of traffic across the mat without causing a loss of structural integrity. In other embodiments, a ventilated mat system includes a barrier system below an upper surface of the mat to allow the escape of moisture but deter the passage of liquids to an adjacent flooring. Such a barrier system can take the form of a plug, sheet, insert or be integral to a ventilated mat system.

Abstract: A compact, portable and NIST traceable pressure source dynamically generates very low pressures includes at least one adjustable valves in-line with a fluid, such as air, flowing through the valve. A differential pressure is created across a pressure control device downstream from the valve. The differential pressure varies depending on the volume of the gas flow and the amount of resistance to the gas flow. The pressure generating device utilizes a miniature pump to create a pressure, or, alternatively, a vacuum, that causes gas flow. The pressure generating device is compact and capable of providing a very low and stable differential pressure by using a dynamic flow that compensates for temperature changes and volume changes. The compact module may be configured as a plug-in module for existing handheld calibrators for operator ease of use.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method of delivering an e-mail message to a recipient are provided. Before a message is delivered to a recipient, a determination is made as to whether the recipient is within a particular range from a physical location to which the message was sent. The range may be a default range or one specified by the sender of the message. If the user is within the range, the e-mail message is delivered to the recipient; otherwise, it is not.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for receiving e-mail messages sent to physical locations are provided. To receive an e-mail message sent to a physical location, a recipient must be within a range from the physical location. The range may be a default range or may be specifically identified by a sender in the message. Furthermore, although the recipient may be within the range identified in the message, the recipient may still not receive the message if a time-span within which the content of the message is current has elapsed.

Abstract: An alternative method, system and apparatus for addressing an e-mail message are provided. The alternative method, system and apparatus include using a physical location to address the e-mail message. The physical location may be a street address; however, whether a physical location or a street address is used, Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates are used to forward the message to its destination. The message may include a range outside of which it is not retrievable. The message may further include a maximum number of recipients that may retrieve it as well as a time span outside of which it is not retrievable.

Abstract: Described is a process for effecting the relaxation of a tensive back, shoulder or neck muscle of a human mammal for a substantial period of time. The process of our invention consists essentially of the step of continuously or periodically administering to said human mammal through inhalation over a stress reactivity-reducing, tensive back, shoulder or neck muscle-relaxing period of time, a stress reactivity-reducing, tensive back, shoulder or neck muscle-relaxing quantity and concentration of one or more fragrance compositions having an aroma profile including one or more of a rose, floral, musky, ambery, sweet and/or powdery aroma notes.

Abstract: The invention provides a transgenic rodent whose genome comprises a mutant hAPP transgene and an hAChE transgene. Methods and materials for making such transgenic rodents, and using them to identify agents that affect the progression of Alzheimer's disease are also provided.

Abstract: A compact, portable and NIST traceable pressure source dynamically generates very low pressures includes at least one adjustable valves in-line with a fluid, such as air, flowing through the valve. A differential pressure is created across a pressure control device downstream from the valve. The differential pressure varies depending on the volume of the gas flow and the amount of resistance to the gas flow. The pressure generating device utilizes a miniature pump to create a pressure, or, alternatively, a vacuum, that causes gas flow. The pressure generating device is compact and capable of providing a very low and stable differential pressure by using a dynamic flow that compensates for temperature changes and volume changes. The compact module may be configured as a plug-in module for existing handheld calibrators for operator ease of use.

Abstract: Expandable emboli filter and thrombectomy devices adapted for use with microcatheters to remove debris from blood vessels. The devices embody expanded profiles that span the entirety of various sized target vessels and thus are particularly effective in the engagement of debris found in vessels.

Abstract: A rotary cutting head (1) for a mineral mining machine, comprises a drive shaft (5) carrying a central drum (4), and beyond each end of the central drum (4), an outer drum (2,3), each drum being provided with an array of pick boxes (7) to receive an individual pick (8), wherein the drive shaft (5) has a longitudinal bore (10) housing at least one water conveying tube (11), which together with a network of bores (25) enable a single water admission cartridge interposed between an outer end of one of the drums (2), and an end face plate (16) of that drum (2) to supply water to all three drums (2, 3, 4).

Abstract: A golf club supporting device (10), where each club (18) comprises a shaft (21) and a head (19). The support (10) includes a base member (13) and a plurality of dividers (16) that extend outwardly from the base member (13). At least one divider (16) has a concave face (22) and an adjacent divider (16) has a generally oppositely facing convex face (23). The dividers (16) are positioned so as to define therebetween a space (17) for receiving a club head (19).

Abstract: A “wet” pick box 1 comprises a body member 2, adapted in use to be welded to a rotary cutting head, whilst an aperture 5 is provided in the body member. Bores 15, 16 in the body member define an internal water course 6 connectable, at an inlet end 7, to a source of pressurised water, an aperture 8 in the body member is adapted to house a water discharge nozzle and is connected to an outlet end 9 of the watercourse 6. A tapped hole 10 intersects the bores 15 and 16 and a member 11A or 11B is insertable into, and removable from, the hole 10. A rotary mineral cutting head can be provided to which a plurality of such pick boxes are welded.

Abstract: A compact, portable and NIST traceable pressure source dynamically generates very low pressures includes at least one adjustable valves in-line with a fluid, such as air, flowing through the valve. A differential pressure is created across a pressure control device downstream from the valve. The differential pressure varies depending on the volume of the gas flow and the amount of resistance to the gas flow. The pressure generating device utilizes a miniature pump to create a pressure, or, alternatively, a vacuum, that causes gas flow. The pressure generating device is compact and capable of providing a very low and stable differential pressure by using a dynamic flow that compensates for temperature changes and volume changes. The compact module may be configured as a plug-in module for existing handheld calibrators for operator ease of use.

Abstract: A device that is useful for removing obstructions from vessels. Various embodiments and methods of use are contemplated for the effective removal of obstructions. The disclosed devices utilize a thrombogenic material to promote the formation of fibrin bonds, thus enhancing adhesion. It is further contemplated that the disclosed devices may be used in all vasculature including the cerebral vasculature and the neurovasculature.

Abstract: The pyrazoles and pyrazolopyrimidines of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and A are as defined herein, have corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) antagonist activity. As such, they are effective in the treatment of a wide range of diseases including stress-related illnesses.

Abstract: The pyrazoles and pyrazolopyrimidines of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and A are as defined herein, have corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) antagonist activity. As such, they are effective in the treatment of a wide range of diseases including stress-related illnesses.