Abstract: The present invention relates to a discontinuous business form construction created preferably from differential substrates that have been provided with one or more removable elements such as cards, labels, tags and differential substrates. The form construction is desirably a composite form having at least first and second discrete portions or segments one of which carries one or more removable elements and the other of which provides an information carrying portion. The form construction of the present invention is produced in such a manner so that when a series of the forms are placed into a stack, such as in a tray that supplies forms to a printing station or a laser printer, there is no significant pad lean. That is, the stack of forms retains a relatively square, rectangular or cube shaped as opposed to one having a sloped configuration, a high end and a low end, due to differential thicknesses between the two portions of the construction.

Abstract: An optical storage medium having at least two information layers is provided, wherein a first information layer is in the form of a dichroic filter that is reflective at a first selected wavelength and transmissive at a second selected wavelength. The dichroic filter has a laminate structure that includes at least a metallic layer and a dielectric layer, wherein the total thickness of the dichroic filter is about or less than 100 nm. A second information layer that is reflective at the second wavelength is disposed behind and spaced from the dichroic filter. This construction permits a first incident light beam at the first wavelength to be reflected from the dichroic filter, to produce a first reflected beam carrying information recorded in that layer.

Abstract: A system is provided for authenticating and securing product transactions. An integrated circuit is attached to a target, such as an optical disc or electronic device. The integrated circuit has an RF transceiver that is capable of establishing communication with an associated reading device. The integrated circuit also has a hidden memory, which can not be read externally, and a user memory. The hidden memory stores an authentication message, while the user memory stores readable authentication information. The hidden authentication message and the authentication information are related through a cryptographic process. However, even though the integrated circuit benefits from the cryptographic security, the integrated circuit only operates relatively simple logic operations. In this way, a highly secure transaction is enabled without requiring significant processing power or time at the integrated circuit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and system for preparing variably configured business communication magnetic templates that may be used in connection with marketing, advertising, promotional and information conveying activities. The method includes the preparation of a magnetic assembly having a top printable surface that is bonded to a magnetic layer. The template intermediates are printed on the printable surface of the substrate and are then cut through the use of electromagnetic energy appearing in one of visible, infrared and ultraviolet light spectrums. In a continuing embodiment, once the templates are printed and cut from the substrate, the templates may then be mounted on the surface of a carrier web for further processing and packaging for delivery to an end user customer.

Abstract: An image capturing element package for an electronic endoscope is provided with a solid-state image capturing element, an insulating base member made of electronically insulating material and configured to hold the image capturing element, a metallic package housing surrounding the solid-state image capturing element, a proximal end portion of the metallic package housing being air-tightly welded to the insulating base member, a window portion being formed on a front end surface of the metallic package housing, a cover glass air-tightly secured to the window portion, and a housing reinforcing member arranged along an inner surface of the metallic package housing, the housing reinforcing member being formed not to deform when a force exceeding strength at which the package housing is durable against deformation.

Abstract: A decorative fixture is mounted on fountain support such as a well by a fastener. A first tube extends from an interior portion of the fountain support to a terminating position proximate a face surface thereof. A second tube extends from a position proximate a frontal surface of the decorative fixture to a position proximate its mounting surface. A tube coupling joins the first and second tubes within a hollowed-out space in the fountain support or the decorative fixture or partially in both. The coupling is engaged with the tubes, and the fastener is likewise secured by a permanent or non-permanent bonding agent.

Abstract: Fuel injectors and methods of fuel injection allowing direct control of the flow of fuel at an intensified pressure to the needle. A valve, typically a spool valve, is placed in the fuel passage between the intensifier actuation piston and the needle, and controlled by a control valve which may be independent of the control valve controlling the coupling of actuation fluid and a vent to the intensifier actuation piston. This allows achievement of intensification before initiating injection, and control of multiple injections in a single injection event while maintaining fuel intensification throughout the duration of the injection event. Various embodiments are disclosed, including embodiments having multiple intensifiers, having control of pressure over the needle, having two stage control valve systems for control of intensifier actuation fluid, and combining control of one of the intensifiers and the valve controlling flow of intensified fuel to the needle for injection.

Abstract: A valve seat is provided upstream from said fuel nozzle orifice. A first valve rod opens and closes the fuel nozzle orifice with axial movements relative to the valve seat. A spring exerts the first valve rod away from the valve seat. A stopper restricts a lift amount of the first valve rod lifted with a force of the spring. A solenoid produces a magnetic field. A magnetostrictive element extends when current passes through the solenoid and shrinks when no current passes through said solenoid, and having a hysteresis in an axial deformation amount on extending and in an axial deformation amount on shrinking. A second valve rod presses the first valve rod onto the valve seat against the force of the spring when the solenoid is not energized, and for allows the first valve rod to move away from the valve seat with exertions of an extension of the magnetostrictive element and the force of said spring when said solenoid is energized.

Abstract: A sprinkler pressure regulator module has a compact arrangement with a shiftable member having an upper cavity for receiving water flow debris, and a portion of a bypass valve may reciprocate therein. The module includes a stator plate directing water into a drive mechanism, such as a turbine drive mechanism. The shiftable member receives fluid flow from a radially outboard direction and is sealed with a cup portion receiving the shiftable member to define a cup cavity. A module exterior surface is separated from a sprinkler housing to define a vent cavity. A pressure release vent communicates with the cup cavity, a vent channel between the cup portion and the exterior surface, the vent cavity, and the exterior environment. The vent cavity and cup portion provide receptacles for debris deposit. Ribs around an opening of the vent channel with the vent cavity generally prevent debris from entering the vent channel.

Abstract: An internal cleaning apparatus includes a rotary shaft which, having a liquid flow passage, is provided so as to be axially rotatable, a revolving rotary shaft which, having a liquid flow passage connected to the liquid flow passage and being provided in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotary shaft, is installed so as to be revolvable about the rotary shaft and axially rotatable, and a nozzle provided at a leading end of the revolving rotary shaft, wherein a gas flow passage is provided along the liquid flow passage of each of the rotary shaft and the revolving rotary shaft from a gas inflow opening provided in the rotary shaft, wherein a configuration is such as to eject a gas-liquid mixture flow having a gas supplied from outside the object to be cleaned mixed with the liquid ejected from the nozzle.

Abstract: The method for producing and securing an apertured disk for a fuel injector is distinguished by the use of the following method steps: a) making available a flat, metallic sheet having a constant thickness, b) reducing the thickness in one region of the sheet by impressing or embossing, c) introducing at least one spray-discharge opening in the region having reduced thickness, d) machining the sheet until an apertured disk having predefined outside dimensions is attained, and e) securing the apertured disk on a valve-seat member of the fuel injector in such a way that a lower end face of the valve-seat member overlaps an intake region of the apertured disk produced by the thickness reduction, such that the at least one spray-discharge opening is covered.

Abstract: A device and method are provided for regulating two types of flow from a nozzle. The first flow is a deluge stream and the second flow is a fog spray. The deluge stream is controlled by the nozzle operator using a first flow control valve, such as a ball valve. The fog spray is controlled by the nozzle operator using a second flow control valve. The nozzle permits the nozzle operator to manually control the flow of the nozzle, thereby permitting quick regulation and adjustment of flow types and amounts to accommodate then existing fluid pressure and supply conditions to address fluid application needs.

Abstract: An air cooling device works by first cooling a volume of liquid down to a temperature that can be below freezing. That volume of liquid can remain cold for a long period of time, requiring very little work on the part of the compressor, much like a kitchen refrigerator. Even when in use for cooling, besides the fan which is on all the time during use, the compressor is only required for short periods of time to maintain the cold temperaure of the liquid.

Abstract: A mister nozzle apparatus has a check valve incorporated therein to shut off the water passing through the misting nozzle to prevent draining of the water from the misting water supply pipes. The check valve has a resilient membrane valve element which opens and closes responsive to water pressure to block or open the nozzle inlet. The check valve is vented to atmosphere through a vent located in the housing between the resilient membrane and the nozzle misting outlet.

Abstract: A one piece metal formed liquid spray nozzle adapted for economical manufacture and clog free usage in contaminated work environments. The nozzle has an integrally formed cylindrical protrusion that extends coaxially from a conical plateau surface disposed between laterally spaced guide walls in a manner that facilitates air flow about the discharge orifice for preventing the undesirable buildup of solids.

Abstract: An under vehicle spray device includes a body having two support wheels adapted to facilitate movement of the body along a ground surface. A spray wand is supported by the body. The spray wand has a spray nozzle end and a hand grip end. An upwardly angled spray nozzle section is positioned at the spray nozzle end. A substantially horizontally oriented mounting section is provided which has a longitudinal axis. The mounting section is mounted to the body for limited rotational movement about the longitudinal axis. This permits continuous adjustment of a lateral angle of inclination of the spray nozzle section.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for combinatorial (i.e., high-throughput) materials research, such as catalysis research, that involves parallel apparatus for simultaneously effecting mechanical treatments such as grinding, mixing, pressing, crushing, sieving, and/or fractionating of such materials are disclosed. The methods and apparatus are useful for mechanically treating catalysis materials and other solid materials, including without limitation, electronic materials such as phosphors, colorants such as pigments, and pharmaceuticals such as crystalline drugs or drug candidates. The simultaneous protocols and parallel apparatus offer substantial improvements in overall throughput for preparing arrays of materials, such as catalysis materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shredder with a stack thickness gauge.

Abstract: A vehicle for breaking material is disclosed. The vehicle includes: an elongate vehicle frame; a feeder having a feed end portion and a discharge end portion, wherein the feeder is configured to convey the material from the feed end portion to the discharge end portion; and a material breaker supported via the vehicle frame with a feed end portion that is downstream from the discharge end portion of the feeder. The material breaker includes: a platform configured to support the material received from the feeder, at least one breaker element configured to move towards the platform and contact at least a portion of the material received from the feeder and supported by the platform, wherein movement of the at least one breaker element towards the platform is assisted, at least in part, by gravitational forces, and a lifting mechanism configured to move the at least one breaker element away from the platform.

Abstract: A device for the preparation of, preferably thermoplastic, plastics material for recycling purposes has a container (1) in which at least one rotating mixing and/or comminuting tool (14) is arranged. The material thus treated is fed through an outlet opening (17) which is arranged at the bottom of the container (1) and to which the feed opening (18) of a housing (19) is fluidically connected. In this housing are arranged at least two screws (21, 22) which are jointly charged with material. The diameter (D) of the container (1) and the diameter (d) of each of the screws (21, 22) are in the relationship D=103?{square root over (d2K)}, where D is the inner diameter of the circular cylindrical container (1) or the inner diameter of a hypothetical circular cylindrical container converted to the same capacity and having the same effective height, d is the screw diameter and K is a constant greater than or equal to 50.

Abstract: An anvil that is for use in a rock crusher machine. The anvil presents a body that has an impingement surface, which has a high concentration wear area and a low concentration wear area. The anvil further includes a wear-resistant member. The high concentration wear area of the body has the wear-resistant member. The high concentration wear area of the body has a greater wear resistance than the low concentration wear area of the body.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes: a reel body; a spool rotatably supported by the reel body; a handle shaft rotatably supported by the reel body; a handle arm provided at a distal end of the handle shaft; a transmission mechanism that transmits a rotation of the handle shaft to the spool via a drag device capable of adjusting braking force; and a braking force controlling element rotatably supported by the handle shaft, the braking force controlling element including an adjusting portion for adjusting the braking force applied to the drag device and an operation portion for the adjusting portion. The operation portion radially extends from an axis center of the handle shaft, and includes a bent portion which is formed at an intermediate portion of the operation portion and bent toward the reel body side.

Abstract: A bait reel is provided. The bait reel has a reel frame for supporting a spool, and a side cover installed at one side of the reel frame and protecting a drive gear for transmitting a rotation force to the spool and a plurality of built-in components. In the bait reel, the side cover has an injection hole perforated at its exterior surface and supplying a lubricant to the drive gear and the built-in components, and a cover body is detachably fitted into the injection hole.

Abstract: An apparatus for drawing a flexible cord into a wrapped configuration around a reel. The apparatus has a housing and a reel that is movable around a first axis relative to the housing. The apparatus further includes a spring system through which a rotational force is exerted on the reel tending to rotate the reel around the first axis to thereby cause a flexible cord associated with the reel, that is drawn away from the housing by turning of the reel in one direction around the first axis, to be wrapped around the reel by turning of the reel oppositely to the one direction around the first axis. The spring system permits a user to selectively vary at least one of a) the nature and b) the magnitude of the rotational force exerted on the reel.

Abstract: A device containing a retractable length of musician's cord and a carrying handle is provided. The cord is used to interconnect music equipment. The device is cost effective, portable and easy to use, and it reduces the problems of excess cord length and lost or tangled cords.

Abstract: A buffer device for vehicle seat belt includes a housing having two inside racks, a roller assembly, which has a roller and two gearwheels fixedly provided at the ends of the roller and meshed with the racks for guiding rotation of the roller along the racks, a traction cord member, which has a first end connected to the roller and is pullable by the seat belt such that the roller is forced to rotate along the racks to roll up the traction cord member when the seat belt is stretched to pull the roller upon an impact force, and a spring member connected between the housing and the roller for rebounding the roller to a former position.

Abstract: A process of using finite element analysis for determining the behaviour of a system, submitted to predetermined load and displacement boundary conditions with a degree of freedom relative to a local coordinate system released at one node of the system. For a geometrically non-linear solution scheme, a plurality of incremental steps are carried, for which computing for a finite element of the system a displacement vector at the nodes of the finite element is performed by minimizing the energy of the system. For a geometrically linear solution scheme, a single solving step is carried, for which similar steps of computing for a finite element and timely minimizing of the system's energy are performed. The step of minimizing is carried out, for a node having a released degree of freedom, in a local frame of reference, and the released degree of freedom at the node is expressed along one axis of such frame.

Abstract: A fin control assembly includes a housing, an arm configured to couple to a fin and to steer the fin relative to the housing, and a locking member disposed within the housing. The locking member is configured to (i) lock the arm in a substantially fixed state to inhibit movement of the arm relative to the housing when the locking member is in an engaged position, and (ii) unlock the arm from the substantially fixed state to allow the arm to steer the fin relative to the housing when the locking member moves from the engaged position to a disengaged position. The locking member has a cylindrical body portion and a cylindrical end portion, which is eccentric with the cylindrical body portion, to enable the locking member to lock the arm in the substantially fixed state while the arm holds the fin in a neutral location.

Abstract: Various novel means are provided to neutralize determined if not fanatical attackers, and in most embodiments to proactively prevent harm to most or all innocent bystanders. In one example, a flyable unmanned craft is provided, which is useful for disrupting an armed enemy from shooting friendlies. In another example, a system offering protection to victims of any one or more of terrorism, criminal behavior and disasters is provided. In yet another example, an inflatable protective device is provided, having at least one armored, puncture-resistant or projectile-resistant material or layer facing or presented to a threat which is in turn mounted upon an underlying shock-absorbing member. In a still further example, a system is provided that is capable of target-designating or tagging a potentially or actually harmful person, possibly located among innocent persons or potential victims, for neutralizing or lethal action.

Abstract: An electric flight control surface actuation system is implemented using a low level control section and a high power section. The low level control section is disposed within an electronics bay within the aircraft, and is in operable communication with one or more flight computers via a communication bus. The flight computers supply flight control surface position commands to the low level control section, which in turn transmits actuator commands to the high power section via a plurality of redundant communication links. The high power section is disposed remotely from the low level control section and, in addition to being in operable communication with the low level control section, is coupled to an aircraft power bus and to each of the actuators. The high power section receives the actuator position commands transmitted from the low level control section and, in response, selectively energizes the actuators from the aircraft power bus.

Abstract: The invention provides a mechanical part for hinging to other mechanical parts at its ends, the mechanical part being made at least in part out of composite material from a central fiber preform and a peripheral fiber preform both of three-dimensional woven fabric, which preforms are assembled together while dry and then impregnated with resin, the peripheral preform surrounding the central preform in such a manner as to leave two empty spaces at the ends of the part and between the two preforms, which spaces are dedicated to hinging to said other parts. Metal inserts can be received in said spaces. The mechanical part can be used as a lever for a landing gear brace.

Abstract: A landing gear strut extender apparatus and its method of use adjust the length of a shock absorbing strut to facilitate the attachment of the strut between an aircraft landing gear and a snow ski. The apparatus is specifically designed for holding the strut in a desired extended (or retracted) length and is then used to attach the strut held at the desired length to an aircraft landing gear that has been fit with a snow ski.

Abstract: Aircraft systems having thrust reversers with locking assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an aircraft system includes a fan casing and a thrust reverser attached to the fan casing. The fan casing includes a first member. The thrust reverser includes a nozzle inner wall, a second member proximate to the nozzle inner wall for engaging with the first member, and a locking member positioned proximate to the first member. The locking member is movable between (a) a first position in which the first member is positioned between the locking member and the second member such that the locking member inhibits disengagement of the first and second members, and (b) a second position in which the locking member does not inhibit disengagement of the first and second members. The first member can be a V-groove, and the second member can be a V-blade.

Abstract: A mobile ground servicing unit (470) includes a stand-alone support structure (471). Wheels (473) are coupled to the support structure (471). The support structure (471) has one or more servicing levels (472, 474) that are associated with services. A ground support service sub-system is coupled to the servicing levels and is configured to mate with a service opening (26?) of an aircraft (12??). The ground support service sub-system provides the services to the aircraft (12??) through the service opening (26?) and on the servicing levels (472, 474).

Abstract: A pre-hung aircraft door (10) and frame assembly (60) having a monolithic aircraft door (10) and a monolithic aircraft door frame (60), a method of manufacturing such aircraft door and frame assembly and a method of installing such aircraft door and frame assembly to the fuselage of an aircraft.

Abstract: An aircraft (1000) includes multiple servicing levels (1014, 1016) and a flight deck level (1040) that is isolated from the servicing levels (1014, 1016). An aircraft security system (1001) includes a passive system (1030) and an active system (1032) that is in operation with said passive system (1030). The passive system (1030) includes a service opening (1050) for both passengers and cargo and the flight deck (1040) that is isolated from the service opening (1050).

Abstract: In an aircraft there is customarily provided, for receiving a load in the cargo compartment, a cargo deck that comprises a plurality of ball mats, floor panels or similar flat floor elements. Also provided are a plurality of roller conveyors or similar profile elements mounted in the long direction of the aircraft to accommodate transport rollers, PDUs, latches or similar functional units for moving and fixing the load on the cargo deck.

Abstract: A method for propulsion that does not consume fuel. The method involves the modification of the dispersion force (i.e., van der Waals) that arises between particles, such as neutral atoms. The method comprises generating a lifting force by subjecting a plurality of confined particles to a trigger acceleration, exposing the particles to an amount of electromagnetic radiation that is sufficient to induce the lifting force to (1) exhibit relatively long-range interactions and (2) increase the momentum of the particles, and then transferring at least a portion of the increase in momentum to a vehicle.

Abstract: A railroad turnout lift frog has a combination tread and flange bearing design that uses two separate castings to form the lift frog and securely bolt it to the main rail. The lift frog allows for a continuous, unbroken mainline track and also has built-in guarding for a safer move.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for compensating for small variations in balance and alignment when supporting and rotating a massive cylindrical drum. The apparatus comprises a self-aligning flange having projections spaced 90° apart about the circumference, or rim, of the flange. The projections are inserted into sliding relationship with elongate slots within a fixed supporting frame so that the plane of the self-aligning flange is allowed to dynamically adjust to small oscillations or movements of the centerline of the rotating drum as it rotates.

Abstract: Holder for elongate objects, in particular pairs of pipes (9). A holder part (1) forms two depressions (6), which are arranged symmetrically on both sides of a coupling part (2), for the purpose of accommodating a pair of pipes. The other holder part (11), which can be connected to the first holder part (1) via a second coupling part (12), has two leaves (14), which extend over the depressions (6) in the coupled state and hold the pipes (9) located therein in a fixed position with elastic prestress. The coupling parts comprise a pin (12) having lateral protrusions (18) and an opening (3), accommodating said pin (12), having latching devices (21, 22), which interact with the protrusions when there is a rotation through 90°.

Abstract: A cable bracket and strap assembly includes a cable bracket and a strap secured to the cable bracket. The cable bracket has a plurality of retention elements defining a plurality of conductor openings. The cable bracket also has a mounting flange, which includes a first aperture and a second aperture. The strap is secured to the cable bracket within the first aperture.

Abstract: A one-piece cable tie includes a locking head and an attached strap, the locking head being adapted to receive and selectively engage a portion of the strap when the tie is formed into a closed loop. The cable tie additionally includes a fastener formed onto the locking head that is designed for connection with the electrical connector for an oxygen sensor for an automotive emissions control system. The fastener includes a flattened platform that is spaced away from the top surface of the locking head by an inverted T-shaped standoff, the flattened platform being sized and shaped to be slidably disposed within a corresponding slot formed in the electrical connector. A ratchet-shaped projection is formed onto the flat top surface of the platform that serves to retain the platform in place within the slot in the electrical connector.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an electronic apparatus comprising one or two palm rests including an internal first connector and a transparent top surface for supporting hand and wrist of a user using the electronic apparatus, and one or two optical modules each disposed under the palm rest, wherein the optical module includes a PCB, a plurality of spaced LEDs arranged in a predetermined form on the PCB, and a second connector electrically connected to the first connector and being served as a power input for enabling the LEDs to emit light rays into the hand and wrist through the top surface of each palm rest for making muscles of the hand and the wrist supple.

Abstract: A leaning device (100) supports part of a user's front-upper-body. The device (100) has a resting-pad (200) that is supported by a support mechanism (300). In use, the user stands alongside and leans on and over the resting-pad (200) when leaning over a bed (500), for example. The pad (200) supports part of the user's front-upper-body to avoid strain on the user's back. The device (100) is connected to the bed (500) to stabilise the device.

Abstract: A swivel stand of the present invention has a mechanism by which while equipment 1 such as a TV monitor or monitor camera is rotated manually, the rotation of the equipment 1 (TV monitor 1) is controlled such that a disc 4 fixed by a worm gear 8 slides on a pole 2 joined to the equipment, or by which while the equipment 1 is rotated by the motor 9, the rotation of the equipment 1 is controlled such that the disc 4 rotated by the worm gear 8 synchronizes the pole 2 joined to the equipment 1.

Abstract: In an array of cooperating parts useful to form a portable satellite dish antenna mount base an assortment of attachments is provided to secure the base to a marina storage box, structural elements of a stabilized recreational vehicle and also to ground. At the same time the interface between the base and the mount itself may be tapered along interfering tapers to render the assembly and disassembly convenient. Once assembled an end mounting post on the mount is aligned to a vertical alignment with the assistance of a bubble level in the post end to support the dish antenna thereon. The base may further include a magnetic compass to aid in the antenna alignment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vertical structure containing a movable panel, which can become a comfortable seat, when needed. A plurality of such structures, in side-by-side relationship, create a useful space divider and/or partition screen.

Abstract: Monitor stand for supporting a monitor includes a base having a monitor support section defining a substantially flat, upward facing surface adapted to support the monitor and at least one accessory support section, at least one monitor stand accessory, and a cooperating attachment arrangement arranged in connection with the base and each accessory for removably attaching each accessory to a respective accessory support section. The cooperating attachment arrangement may be a female connector arranged on each accessory section and a male connector arranged in connection with each accessory, or vice versa. Exemplifying, non-limiting types of accessories include a shelf accessory, a document holder accessory, a lamp assembly and a multi-section browser/sorter accessory.

Abstract: A wedge anchor for holding a rod under a load is provided. The wedge anchor comprises a barrel comprising a wedge receiving face opposite a rod receiving face. A barrel passage extends therethrough between the wedge receiving face and the rod receiving face. The passage narrows toward the rod receiving face and has an axial cross-sectional profile defining a convex arc having a barrel centre of radius of curvature. The wedge anchor also comprises a plurality of wedges that are insertable into the passage. Each of the wedges comprises an inner wedge face for defining a rod receiving passage for receiving the rod and an outer wedge face, opposite the inner wedge face, in axial cross section having a profile complementary to the convex arc. The outer wedge face has a wedge-face centre of radius of curvature, which is offset relative to the barrel centre of radius of curvature.