Abstract: Savage Wonder Reel, connected to any 2? square trailer receiver hitch and wound with rope, can be used to pull wire through conduit from any angle and from any brake drag setting. This reel can also be used to spool-off small wire, such as TV and telephone cable.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for maintaining a constant tension on a web of material, in particular on a label web used in a labeling machine (E), said apparatus comprising: a stationary rotary axle device (30) with a geometric rotational axis (M) and a tension compensation device (40) rotatable from a starting position about said rotational axis (M) of said rotary axle device (30), said tension compensation device (40) comprising a force unit (60) which exerts a force on the tension compensation device (40) that counteracts the rotational movement of the tension compensation device (40) from the starting position. It is further provided that the force applied by the force unit (60) is a linear force acting on the tension compensation device (40) at a force application point (65) with a radial spacing to the rotational axis (M) of the rotary axle device (30).

Abstract: Coiling device (10) and relative coiling method for rolled or drawn long products, comprising a mandrel (11), arranged cantilevered and rotatable with respect to a central longitudinal axis (X), and on which the long products are wound in adjacent and superimposed spirals (33), in order to form a compact coil (31) having the geometric shape of a circular ring with lateral flanks substantially orthogonal, or very angled, with respect to the central longitudinal axis (X). The mandrel (11) comprises a flange (12) substantially orthogonal, or very angled, with respect to the central longitudinal axis (X) which defines a first lateral flank of the coil (31). The mandrel (11) also comprises first arm elements (13) which define the cylindrical surface of the core that forms the coil (31), and second arm elements (14), opposite the flange (12), which define a second flank of the coil. The first and the second arm elements (13, 14) are mobile between a first coil-forming position and a second coil-removal position.

Abstract: Device and process for the regulation of thread winding onto a bobbin by applying a desired contact pressure Pc of the operating bobbin, providing the bobbin-holder arm with a counterweighing counterthrust Pp, on the basis of a pre-established trend of the value of Pc in relation to the advance length of the bobbin, indicating the weight of the bobbin in relation to the ratio between the length reached and indicating the rising a angle of the bobbin-holder arm, calculating the weight component due to the bobbin and said arm and applying a counterthrust Pp equal to the difference between said component and the pre-established value of the contact pressure Pc referred to the length reached.

Abstract: A method of unwinding material in a process system for producing a product includes the steps of loading a roll of material in an unwind system, programming a controller with an unwind equation, the controller in communication with the unwind system, computing a material feed rate based on a predetermined product circumference and an average stretch-to-stop roll profile, and putting a diameter of the roll of material and the material feed rate in the unwind equation of the controller, and unwinding a varying amount of material from the roll of material at a varying unwind speed, the controller being responsive to the unwind equation to vary the unwind speed for forming a plurality of products, each product defining a respective circumference substantially equal to the predetermined product circumference.

Abstract: A device for holding a roll of material surrounding a core includes a mount with two arms, each having a retractable catch. The retractable catch includes a contoured end, optionally substantially hemispheric, that transmits a radial force on the core to cause the catch to retract. In an optional embodiment, the catch is part of a catch assembly including a spring biasing the catch perpendicular to the arms and toward the core and an annular retainer that holds the catch to the arms.

Abstract: An aircraft including a fuselage and at least one wing which may vary incidence with respect to the fuselage for the purpose of extremely short take off and landing and an air cushion system mounted beneath the fuselage for the purpose of surface independent taxi, take off, and landing. The wings may be straight, forward swept, swept, or have the ability to change shape and sweep based on the conditions of flight. The air cushion system may use engine thrust for lift or may use a separate lift system, which is specifically used for the air cushion. The air cushion skirt may also be rigid, non-rigid, or semi-rigid, but shall incorporate a flotation and support system, to allow flotation on water and parking of the aircraft on solid surfaces.

Abstract: A rotorcraft control system for effectuating primary flight control and high harmonic control. The control system preferably including at least one primary flap, at least one primary actuator used principally for primary flight control, at least one secondary flap, and at least one secondary actuator used principally for high harmonic control. The at least one secondary flap and the at least one secondary actuator preferably may also be used to enhance primary flight control under some flight conditions.

Abstract: A wing/winglet configuration includes an airfoil and a winglet disposed at one end of said airfoil, said airfoil and said winglet defining an airfoil zone, a winglet zone and a connecting zone of connection of the winglet and the airfoil, a portion of the upper surface of the profile being flattened, in at least one part of said connecting zone, relative to the same portion of the upper surface of the profile of the airfoil zone, said flattened portion in at least one part of said connecting zone being a central portion of the upper surface of the profile. The invention relates also to an aircraft including such a wing/winglet configuration.

Abstract: An aerial and ground robotic system has a number of mobile nodes creating a mesh network, including at least one aerial node. A sensor is provided on the at least one aerial node. A base station receives data from the sensor through the mesh network.

Abstract: A clamp includes first and second parts, each of the parts having a circular central section and a pair of straight extensions extending away from the circular central section in opposite directions. In the first part the holes are closed holes, while in the second part the holes are open holes, connected by slots to an upper edge of the part. Bolts may be pre-located through the closed holes, with nuts threaded onto the bolts, but not tightened. The pre-placed bolts may be received through the slots and into the open holes of the second part. The nuts may then be tightened against the second part to clamp the circular central sections on opposite sides of a circular object, such as a vertical pipe run, between the parts. According to a variant, the bolts are permanently secured to the first part so as to prevent rotation of the bolts.

Abstract: A beach umbrella stand is provided including a foot operated drive assembly. A pole of a beach umbrella stand has a hollow interior portion housing the foot operated drive assembly. The foot operated drive assembly includes a ratchet assembly operated by a foot pedal. The ratchet assembly further includes a an auger mounted at least partially within the pole, for driving into the sand. The ratchet assembly is positioned for operation of a pedal by a user's foot.

Abstract: A laptop computer stand including a tripod and a platform releasably attached to the top of the tripod. The platform includes a base portion for supporting a laptop computer and a number of props radiating outwardly from the base portion for grasping the corners of the laptop computer supported by the base portion. Each of the props has a slide with an inner end and an outer end and a longitudinal channel in the inner end. A pair of upstanding fins is affixed to the outer end of the slide and projects above the top of the base portion. The fins are oriented at right angles to one another to form an inwardly directed concavity for receiving a corner of the laptop computer. A number of threaded fasteners, each respectively penetrating the base portion and one of the longitudinal channels, fix the positions of the props relative to the base portion.

Abstract: An articulated point support fitting has a cup with a first hole at one end for a fastener to the support and an opening at an opposite end, a barrel secured to the cup at one end and arcuate at the opposite end with a second hole therethrough, and a dome washer with a third hole therethrough on the outside of the arcuate barrel end. A spring in the cup holds a dome nut against the inside of the arcuate barrel end for receiving a second fastener through the second and third holes to hold on a structure that retains an article against the dome washer.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable hanger bar assembly for a light fixture. The assembly maintains structural integrity between first and second bars to support a recessed light fixture while being extended to distances where typical mounting assemblies fail. The hanger bar assembly comprises first and second bars which slidably engage one another. One of the first and second bars comprises a foldable foot which may be extended to increase the length of the hanger bar assembly.

Abstract: A pad includes: a pad body having upper and lower surfaces and formed with a plurality of spaced apart lower recesses, each of which is indented inwardly from the lower surface and each of which is defined by a recess-defining wall, the recess-defining wall having a base portion with a peripheral edge, and a surrounding portion that extends from the peripheral edge of the base portion to the lower surface; and a plurality of suction units, each of which protrudes outwardly from the base portion of the recess-defining wall of a respective one of the lower recesses.

Abstract: A temporary magnetic affixing device (100) is provided. The temporary affixing device (100) includes a base portion (102) having a first surface (114) and a second surface (112). The first surface (114) of the base portion (102) includes a magnetic device (124) attached thereto. A holding handle (138) is rotatably disposed on the base portion (102).

Abstract: A passive magnetic damper suitable for use as a vibration isolator coupled between two masses, one of which is subject to vibration. The damper includes at least two pairs of rare earth permanent magnets configured to provide a narrow, generally planar gap, and backing plates positioned to complete a magnetic circuit passing through the magnets and the gap. A flat conductor plate is positioned to be freely movable in the gap. Any time-varying force on the conductor plate results in the generation of eddy currents in the plate, and these in turn generate a mechanical force on the plate, which resists the time-varying force and produces a damping effect. With careful selection of materials for the magnets, the backing plates and the conductive plate, the damper is effective over a wide temperature range that includes cryogenic temperatures, and is operable over a wide range of damping levels.

Abstract: A device that attaches to a surface. A first element having a surface adapted to be carried flush with a surface of a constructed surface and having a plurality of splayed through openings therein. A second element adapted to be moved or pressed toward and held by the first element and having a plurality of tines joined to the second element in proximity to one extremity of the tines. The tines pass slidably through the splayed openings in the first element and have sharp penetrating ends which project into the constructed surface when the second element is moved toward first element and force is applied to the second element while the surface of the first element is flush with the constructed surface such that the first element comes affixed to the constructed surface by the tines.

Abstract: A banister clip has a single elongated plastic or metal flexible body having a first arc-like portion and a second arc-like portion. The first arc-like portion extends along a path of from 270° to 320° about a center point and has a first end and a second end. The second arc-like portion extends from the center point of the first arc-like portion to the first end of the first arc-like portion. A hook is attached to the second end of the first arc-like portion. The elongated body is sufficiently flexible to be unraveled and fitted over a banister.

Abstract: A mechanism for mounting a support including a three bar linkage attached to a base by a mounting member, the mounting member having a pair of slots wherein the three bar linkage may slide and pivot relative to the mounting member. In another embodiment, the mechanism may include a height indicator whereby the height of the mechanism relative to a height indicating surface is displayed. In a further embodiment, the mechanism may include an angle indicator whereby the angle of the support relative to an angle indicating surface may be displayed. In yet another embodiment, the mechanism may include means for adjusting the angle of the support relative to the angle indicating surface.

Abstract: This invention is a weight for balancing and steadying stemware and can be used in either one's home, or the restaurant industry. The invention's main objective is to substantially prevent the knocking or tipping over of stemware, which results in spills and stains, and may possibly damage or destroy good stemware, such as glass or crystal stemware. Another object of this invention is to allow the guest or customer to easily identify his/her own stemware. The invention would also allow for the use of good stemware, rather than plastic stemware, when entertaining or dining outdoors; hence, the guests or customers would be able to enjoy the full flavor and aroma of certain beverages, like wine. The fabric of the invention would not scratch or otherwise damage good stemware, as would a metal or plastic weight.

Abstract: Apparatus for moving a toilet between a position where it is accessible to a person of restricted mobility and a storage position when not in use. The apparatus comprises two cooperating platforms, a first platform which rests on the floor of a room which houses the apparatus and a second platform. The first platform has a guide along an edge, and the second platform has an edge that is slidably received in the guide, and is supported so that it is capable of limited translational movement without rotation relative to the first platform. A physically impaired person can occupy a chair on the first platform, and can slide the second platform relative to the first to move a portable toilet on the second platform between a position in which it can be used and a storage position.

Abstract: A book holder includes a generally rigid rear panel, generally rigid, spaced-apart front panels that are at least partially transparent, generally parallel to and rigidly coupled to the rear panel, a ferromagnetic strip attached to a lower exterior portion of each front panel, and a plurality of magnetic clips, each of which may be attached to a page of a book which must be turned. The covers of a book and pages thereof which need not be turned, may be placed between the front and rear panels. The space between the two front panels permits the pages which must be turned to be secured to either ferromagnetic strip. The holder may optionally include, beneath the front panels, a tubular base portion, equipped with a finger slot at each end to facilitate grasping the magnetic clips and turning the pages.

Abstract: An elastic storage compartment for holding objects, such as objects used in swimming pools, against a wall or other surface. The storage compartment generally includes a frame with a left member, a right member, and a bottom member where the bottom member connects the right and left members. An adjustable tie line attaches and runs between the top end of the left and right members. The tie line and frame together form a substantially rectangular perimeter, and an elastic net attaches to the tie line and frame and spans the interior of the perimeter. In the preferred embodiment, grommets are attached to the frame, so that the frame can be attached to the wall or other surface with ties. The storage compartment forms a “pocket” against the wall, so that the user may insert objects into the opening between the tie line and the wall, thereby trapping the objects between the wall and elastic net.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a marking plate is disclosed hereinafter as follows. A stem of a marking plate is inserted through a plate, and a spring member is provided at the tip end of the stem. Elastic portions of the spring member are elastically deformed so that a projection of each elastic portion is in elastic contact with the back surface of the plate. Accordingly, the engagement of the engaging portions of the marking plate side and the plate side and the engagement of the lock pawls and the engaging recesses are maintained by the elastic force of the elastic portions, thereby maintaining the mounted condition of the marking plate. When the marking plate is pulled away from the front surface of the plate in the mounted condition, the elastic portions are further elastically deformed to allow the disengagement.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine assembly includes a gas turbine engine mounted on a three-point mounting frame. The three-point mounting frame includes an engine support structure having first and second beams in a V-configuration, and a secondary support structure that is positioned about the engine support structure and has a rectangular footprint. The frame may include a Y-configuration that includes the V-configuration, and may be implemented in a machine mounting system, such as in a marine vessel.

Abstract: The invention is an integral form panel for use in concrete form systems. Embodiments of an integral form panel may include a flat panel portion including a plurality of grade slots configured for receiving a grade clip and a plurality of tie slots configured for receiving a tie therein. The integral form panel may further include a top lip adjacent to an upper edge of the flat panel portion, the top lip including a plurality of holes configured for receiving a stake therein. Embodiments of a concrete form system including the integral form panel and methods of using same to form concrete footings are also disclosed.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a compression mold for forming an archery bow limb. The compression mold comprises a mold assembly defining a mold cavity for receiving a resin and fiber slug. The mold cavity defines a limb tip area with outer limb tip portions. The mold assembly defines the mold cavity in the shape of an archery bow limb. The mold assembly further comprises a protrusion formed in the mold cavity. The protrusion includes a crown configured to urge glass fibers in the slug into the outer limb tip portions. The protrusion forms a depression to be ground to form a limb tip slot in the archery bow limb. In preferred embodiments, the protrusion includes a middle tapered area having a summit. In preferred embodiments, the outer limb tip portions have a higher glass fiber density than a remainder of the archery bow limb.

Abstract: A laser intensity monitoring and control apparatus and method. One or more laser diodes emit laser light at an intensity depending upon a supplied drive current. A collimating lens collimates the emitted laser light. An aperture clips portions of the collimated laser light striking the aperture outside the predetermined beam contour and reflects part or all of the clipped portion of the collimated laser light to a focusing lens. A monitoring detector senses the focused laser light and generates an electrical signal depending on the intensity of the focused laser light, wherein a feedback circuit monitors the electrical signal and adjusts the drive current of the laser diode as necessary to maintain a predetermined laser light intensity. A ROS scanner optics system receives and images the beam contour.

Abstract: The invention intends to be able to adequately perform a gain correction. Hence, at the time of radiographing an object, a gain correction of the object image is performed based on a gain correction image (XRc1) derived by performing a light reset. On the other hand, at the time of radiographing an object, when a light reset is not performed, a gain correction of the object image is performed based on a gain correction image (XRc2) derived without performing the light reset.

Abstract: A laser scanning device for measuring the distance to an object in a target area by projecting laser light scanningly is provided not only with a light receiving element for receiving reflected light from the target area to detect its intensity but also with an auxiliary light receiving element for receiving reflected light from a neighboring area which will be scanned next. The gain of amplifier for amplifying the intensity of light received by the light receiving element is adjusted based on the intensity of light received by the auxiliary light receiving element so as to avoid saturation. A one-dimensional or two-dimensional light receiving element for simultaneously receiving reflected light from a plurality of areas including the target area may be used instead.

Abstract: A welding light detection and anti-glare eye protection apparatus, which shields welding light generated in welding or cutting environments to safely protect eyes of a worker from the welding light, and a method for controlling the same are provided. When the apparatus is powered on, it is determined, based on a reference value, whether or not a specific time has passed without detecting welding light. If the specific time has passed without detecting welding light, a power saving mode is performed. If welding light is detected while the power saving mode is performed, normal power is supplied and light transmittance is controlled. When the power saving mode is performed, the reference value is reset so that photosensitivity is reduced below a specific value. This method saves energy while preventing the apparatus from operating abnormally. Thus, it is possible to drive the anti-glare eye protection plate most efficiently according to ambient environments.

Abstract: An imaging pixel array includes an active area of pixels, organized into rows and columns of pixels. The array also includes a plurality of dark pixel columns adjacent to the active area of pixels such that rows of pixels in the active area of pixels extend across the plurality of dark pixel columns. The plurality of dark pixel columns are composed of tied pixels. The array also includes a plurality of dark pixel rows adjacent to the active area of pixels and the plurality of dark pixel columns such that columns of pixels in the active area of pixels extend across the plurality of dark pixel rows. The plurality of dark pixel rows are composed of both optically black pixels and tied pixels on the same row.

Abstract: An optical detector including an avalanche photodiode (APD) and protection circuitry for protecting the APD from excessive power dissipation therewithin, wherein the protection circuitry includes a switching element connected in parallel with the APD, which switching element is switched from a high resistance state to a low resistance state if the level of current through the APD exceeds a predetermined level, and wherein switching back of the switching element to the high resistance state is dependent on a reset signal from a controller. An optical detector including an avalanche photodiode (APD), and protection circuitry for protecting the APD from excessive power dissipation therewithin by switching the APD to a relatively low voltage power supply if the level of current through the APD exceeds a predetermined level, and wherein switching back of the APD to a higher voltage power supply is dependent on a reset signal from a controller.

Abstract: There is provided a measuring apparatus that measures a characteristic of a transfer circuit transmitting a signal. The transfer circuit includes an electrical signal sending section that transmits a sending signal, a current to light converting section that converts the sending signal into an optical signal, an optical signal transmitting section that transmits the optical signal, a photo-electric converting circuit that converts the optical signal into an electrical signal, a level measuring section that compares the intensity of the electrical signal output from the photo-electric converting circuit and a predetermined reference level to detect a data value of the electrical signal, an electrical signal receiving section that detects a data value of the electrical signal, and a timing controlling section that controls latch timing at which the electrical signal receiving section detects the data value of the electrical signal.

Abstract: A microchannel amplifier includes an insulating substrate that defines at least one microchannel pore through the substrate from an input surface to an output surface. A conductive layer is formed on an outer surface of the at least one microchannel pore that has a non-uniform resistance as a function of distance through the at least one microchannel pore. The non-uniform resistance is selected to simulate saturation by reducing gain as a function of input current and bias voltage compared with uniform resistance. A first and second electrode is deposited on a respective one of the input and the output surfaces of the insulating substrate. The microchannel amplifier amplifying emissions propagating through the at least one microchannel pore when the first and second electrodes are biased.

Abstract: An object detection system is provided that projects one or more patterns onto a monitored area, captures one or more live images of the monitored area, and detects objects that enter the monitored area by detecting changes in the one or more patterns in the live images. Such an object detection system may be less susceptible to dynamic lighting conditions, and more sensitive to object intrusions. One illustrative example projects a pattern of dots onto an area to be monitored, and captures images corresponding to the monitored area, comparing live images to reference images to determine whether an object has intruded a defined area. The area to be monitored does not consist solely of the area captured in the images and may include a volume illuminated by the pattern as well as a volume corresponding to the captured image area. Objects not in the field of view may be detected by the disclosed systems and methods. Several illustrative analytical methods are disclosed as well.

Abstract: The present invention provides an object identification system including at least one processor; a light source coupled to the at least one processor and configured to emit light towards a retroreflective object and a non-retroreflective object; a first sensor coupled to the at least one processor, the first sensor configured to detect light having a first polarization orientation; and a second sensor coupled to the at least one processor, the second sensor configured to detect light having a second polarization orientation substantially orthogonal to the first polarization orientation.

Abstract: An optical encoder, a system and a method for using the same which has a shaft extending from within an interior of a housing. A light emitting element, a light detector and a plate are located within the interior of the housing. The plate is connected to the shaft. Movement of the shaft may move the plate to block, to deflect and/or to absorb light from the light emitting element. The light detector senses and/or detects movement of the shaft by an amount, a direction and/or an intensity of light transmitted by the light emitting element. The shaft rotates, twists and/or turns to move a shutter which blocks, reflects, absorbs and/or deflects light from the light emitting element. The shaft contacts a spring and/or a ball to produce a sounds which indicates the shaft is rotating, twisting and/or turning. The light detector outputs a signal via a cable based on the amount, the direction and/or the intensity of light. The signal corresponds to the position and/or location of the shaft.

Abstract: An encoder having a code carrier, light source, and detector is disclosed. The code carrier includes a track that emits light at each of a plurality of track points on the track when that track point is illuminated with light having a predetermined spectrum. Each of the track points emits light having a spectrum that is different from the spectrum emitted by others of the track points. The light source illuminates a portion of the track with light of the predetermined illumination spectrum. The detector provides a plurality of signals indicative of the spectrum of light leaving the portion of the track when the portion includes one of the track points. The code carrier moves with respect to the detector, and the signals define the relative position of the code carrier with respect to the detector.

Abstract: A sensor fixing device is disclosed. The sensor fixing device comprising a sensor, a holder which comprises a terminal fixed to the sensor and which has a particular height, and a printed circuit board which has the holder fixed thereto and which is electrically connected with the terminal, has a reduced number of components to allow reduced production costs, and has a simple manufacturing process to allow reduced production times and defect rate.

Abstract: A photosensitive apparatus, such as scanner, includes a plurality of pixels, each pixel having associated therewith a set of photosensors, each photosensor filtered to record a primary color. The photosensors are exposed to light of each primary color separately, thereby deriving test signals. A cross-color correction factor for the pixel is derived from the test signals. The cross-color correction factor is used in processing signals output from the pixel when an image is being recorded, so as to isolate the effects of signal crosstalk between closely-spaced photosensors of different colors.

Abstract: An optical module holder in which an optical transmission line attaching section for attaching an end section of a light transmission line, a photoelectric element attaching section for attaching a photoelectric element including at least one of a light-emitting element or a light-receiving element, and a wall section connecting the optical transmission line attaching section and the photoelectric element attaching section are formed integrally, and a lens for optically joining the photoelectric element and the optical transmission line is formed integrally with the wall section, so that the convex surface of the lens is on the photoelectric element side, facing the photoelectric element attached to the photoelectric attaching section, wherein one or a plurality of concave sections are formed as grooved sections on the wall section so as to surround the lens.

Abstract: A system for providing the timing alignment for a scanner. The system includes a removable source and detector assembly which is placed near the centre of the scanner when in use. The source includes a long-lived positron emitting radioactive source. The radioactive source is in close contact with a fast plastic scintillator or other mechanism of detecting the ionization due to positron decay. A method for reading out the precise time at which the surrounding medium detects the ionization due to positron decay. A mechanism for using this time as a reference clock unto which the detectors in the scanner can be aligned.

Abstract: A method for correcting emission data from Positron Emission Tomography (PET) or SPECT includes generating a plurality of computed tomography (CT) image data, selecting a portion of the CT image data, processing the selected CT data to generate a plurality of attenuation correction (CTAC) factors at the appropriate energy of the emission data, weighting the CTAC factors to generate an emission attenuation correction map wherein the weights are determined based on the axial location and the slice thickness of the CT data and the axial location and the slice thickness of the PET or SPECT data, and utilizing the generated attenuation correction map to generate an attenuation corrected PET image.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for a tamper resistant radon detector monitoring system. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: In the invention, the principles of the conversion of signals representing the existence and quantity of chemical traces in an ambient gas into quantification and qualification signals through quadropole mass filtration are achieved, in a controlled pressure environment, wherein the ambient gas is ionized, processed in a mass filter where in the presence of fields the ions of the chemical traces in the ambient gas are separated and removed for detection and quantification. The mass filter is photolithographically replicated on the surface of a wafer type body and the mass filtration occurs in a spatial volume formed within the wafer type body.

Abstract: A bolometer type focal plane is made up of a plurality of silicon sensors. Within each sensor, interconnection between co-planar stages is provided by elongated “I” beam type bridge members having a generally rectangular cross-section including unequal wider (height) and narrower (width) dimensions, and wherein the bridge members are oriented such that the narrower width dimension is in the direction of the common plane and the wider height dimension is perpendicular to the common plane. A sensor with these bridges accommodates stress/strain by rotation while preventing out-of-plane deflection and deformation.

Abstract: Method of use of near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy for quantitative analysis of resin-wood composites, and methods of making engineered wood products using calibrated near infrared (NIR) spectroscopic instrumentation for quantitative analysis of resin-wood composites.