Abstract: A white beam with high color-rendering index is formed by uniting a collimated red beam and a collimated blue-green beam, the latter having as its source a blue LED with a green phosphor. The white beam is formed by a prism with an amber low-pass dichroic filter. The prism cross-section can be either a square or an equilateral triangle. The triangular prism can have one third of its mass reduced by stepped facets. Both types of prism can be elongated to accommodate multiple collimators. Switching between white, red, and blue-green allows application to police vehicles.

Abstract: A portable fuel storage tank leak detection system for detecting fuel leaks from a fuel storage tank at a leak rate of 0.1 gallons per hour. The leak detection system provides for a probability of detection of at least 95% and a probability of false alarm of no more than 5%.

Abstract: An assessments framework includes a framework batch processor and a partner batch processor. The framework batch processor performs static assessments based on information obtained from a task definition database and a policy database. The partner batch processor outputs dynamic task definitions and dynamic policy information, to be input to the framework batch processor for executing an assessment when a triggering event occurs. The triggering event may be a schedule-based trigger or an event-based trigger.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided for generating visual representations of an address space. More particularly, the dotted quad notation of an Internet Protocol address space is illustrated. A discovery process is performed to identify addresses of entities in the network, as well as other information, such as device type, operating system, geographic location, and the like. Each unique address is represented by a graphical icon representing a value of the fourth quad of the address. The graphical icons may be three-dimensional and may be indicative of the type of device. These icons are formed into strings of icons, each string of icons representing a value of the third quad of the addresses. The strings of icons are formed into spokes on wheels, each wheel representing a value of the second quad of the addresses. The wheels are stacked into cylinders, each cylinder representing a value of the first quad of the addresses.

Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable is disclosed herein that has an outer body, the outer body has at least one thread on a rearward portion thereof, and tubular post having at least one projection thereon. The outer body and the tubular post are movable relative to one another to compress a portion of the coaxial cable in the connector and to draw the braided shield of the coaxial cable into the connector. The present coaxial connector accommodates coaxial cables with larger amounts of braided shielding. A related method for connecting the coaxial cable and connector is also disclosed.

Abstract: Storage capacitor design for a solid state imager. The imager includes several pixels disposed on a substrate in an imaging array pattern. Each pixel includes a photosensor coupled to a thin film switching transistor. Several scan lines are disposed at a first level with respect to the substrate along a first axis and several data lines are disposed at a second level along a second axis of the imaging array. Several data lines disposed at a second level with respect to the substrate along a second axis of the imaging array pattern. Each pixel comprises a storage capacitor coupled parallel to the photosensor, the storage capacitor comprising a storage capacitor electrode and a capacitor common electrode.

Abstract: As disclosed herein, a microelectronic circuit and method are provided for improving signal integrity at a transmission line. The circuit includes a programmably adjustable impedance matching circuit which is coupled to a transmission line which includes a programmably adjustable inductive element. The programmably adjustable impedance matching circuit is desirably provided on the same chip as a receiver or transmitter to which the transmission line is coupled, or alternatively, on an element packaged together with the chip that includes the receiver or transmitter. The impedance of the programmably adjustable impedance matching circuit is adjustable in response to control input to improve signal integrity at the transmission line.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.

Abstract: An electronic display to post monetary gaming limit amounts in programmable manner while including other fixed graphics or logos and background lighting. The device includes a pedestal or stand, a rectangular box housing, electronic circuit board including LED numeric displays, programming switches, a plastic sheet and special LED lights. The housing holds the electronic circuit board, LED numeric displays, power supply, programming switches, backlighting LED arrays and provides grooves for the plastic sheet to slide in and out. The special LED lights are sized and shaped small enough to fit in the bottom groove to backlight the plastic sheet from the bottom edge of the sheet for more diffuse light over the entire area of the sheet and fixed graphics.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting and fixing incorrect dates tagged to digital images is disclosed. The current date on a digital imaging device and the dates tagged to digital images are used to determine any potentially incorrect dates tagged to the digital images. When the date on the digital imaging device is incorrect the dates tagged to the images may be incorrect. When the dates tagged to the images are old, or close to a default date, or have large gaps between groups, the dates may be incorrect. The potentially incorrect dates may be brought to the users attention, and after user conformation the dates are corrected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyureaurethane wherein the prepolymer comprising said polyureaurethane has a NCO to OH equivalent ratio of from 2.0 to less than 2.5. In an embodiment, the polyureaurethane prepolymer comprises a polyisocyanate and at least one OH-containing material, which can be reacted with an amine-containing curing agent to produce the polyureaurethane of the present invention.

Abstract: Techniques for recovering optical spectral features include receiving a detected time series that represents a temporally varying intensity of an optical signal. The optical signal is formed in response to an interaction between a target optical spectrum and a chirped optical field. The chirped optical field is an optical field that has a monochromatic frequency that varies in time. The target optical spectrum is an optical frequency dependent optical property of a material or device. A phase correction factor is determined based only on one or more properties of the chirped optical field. The detected time series is corrected based on the phase correction factor to produce an output time series that reproduces in time a shape of the target spectrum in frequency. These techniques allow for fast measurement of spectral features and eliminate the need for prior knowledge of the target optical spectrum to adjust the chirp rate.

Abstract: Methods are provided for forming a plurality of air diffusers from a single fiberglass and foil blank. At an automated pre-forming station upstream of a molding station, a blank has pressed therein two air diffuser patterns at a middle portion, two patterns at a first catercorner portion and two patterns at a second catercorner portion and the pressing of each set of two patterns occurs substantially simultaneously to prevent the foil from delaminating from the fiberglass. Thereafter, the blank is fed to a molding station that applies a significantly larger pressing force and heats the blank to form six air diffusers. Perforations are cut in the blank to facilitate separation of the air diffusers in a trimming station downstream of the molding station. Preferred pressing of air diffuser patterns occurs with pneumatic actuated male and female air diffuser pattern molds that are sequentially operated in accordance with a desired pattern.

Abstract: A method for managing three groups, the method comprising the steps of: providing a first group with access to a web application, to place a first command into the web application; providing a second group with access to the web application, to receive the first command from the first group; providing the second group with access to the web application, to respond that the first command has been completed into the web application; providing the first group with access to the web application, to place a second command into the web application; providing a third group with access to the web application, to receive the second command from the first group; providing the third group with access to the web application, to respond that the second command has been completed into the web application; providing the first group with access to the web application, to place a third command into the web application; providing the second group with access to the web application, to receive the third command from the first g

Abstract: Cleaning compositions, pads, wipes, and implements provide effective cleaning of hard surfaces.

Abstract: A thermal management apparatus is provided, wherein heat generated by an electronic component coupled to a backside of a carrier substrate may be transferred to an opposite front side of the carrier substrate through a thermal conductor sized to pass through an opening in the carrier substrate.

Abstract: A centrifuge concentrator bowl includes a plurality of fluidized recesses at axially spaced positions along the peripheral wall. Each recess is defined by two side walls which has water injection holes for fluidizing materials collecting in the recess. Some of the recesses are at least partly defined by a removable insert member arranged to be attached to a suitable mounting on the wall of the bowl. Each insert member includes a face portion defining a surface facing toward the axis of the bowl for engaging the slurry and preventing wear. The face portion may include a side portion on one side or both sides located radially inwardly of a rib on a respective side of the recess and at least partly covering the rib so as to prevent the slurry from contacting the rib and causing wear to the rib.

Abstract: A trunk in a network file server includes at least two communications ports. The trunk is created by combining the communications ports into a single virtual device and assigning ownership of the communications ports to the virtual device. A failsafe network device including at least two trunks, with each trunk coupled to different switches can be created by creating a third virtual device. Ownership of a first virtual device including communication ports coupled to a first switch and a second virtual device including communication ports coupled to a second switch is assigned to the third virtual device.