Amido-Isothiazole Compounds and Their Use as Inhibitors of 11Beta-HSD1 for the Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders

The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain amido-isothiazole compounds that, inter alia, inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1). The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat disorders that are ameliorated by the inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat the metabolic syndrome, which includes disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and associated disorders including insulin resistance, hypertension, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disorders such as ischaemic (coronary) heart disease; to treat CNS disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, including Alzheimer's disease; etc. 1207-. (canceled)209. A compound according to claim 208 , wherein —Ris independently —R.210. A compound according to claim 208 , wherein —Ris independently —R.211. A compound according to claim 208 , wherein —Ris independently —R.212. A compound according to claim 208 , wherein —Z is independently -J.213. A compound according to claim 208 , wherein —Z is independently -J.214. A compound according to claim 208 , wherein —Ris independently —H.215. A compound according to claim 209 , wherein —Ris independently phenyl claim 209 , and is optionally substituted.216. A compound according to claim 210 , wherein —Ris independently Cheteroaryl claim 210 , and is optionally substituted.217. A compound according to claim 210 , wherein —Ris independently imidazolyl claim 210 , pyrazolyl claim 210 , oxazolyl claim 210 , isoxazolyl claim 210 , pyridyl claim 210 , pyrimidinyl claim 210 , or quinolinyl claim 210 , and is optionally substituted.218. A compound according to claim 210 , wherein —Ris independently pyrazolyl claim 210 , and is optionally substituted.219. ...

Method and system for identifying media assets

A system and method for media asset management. An original media asset for a media project is identified and a plurality of versions of the original media asset is also identified. The plurality of versions of the media asset include at least one modified version of the original media asset. Typically each of the plurality of versions of the original media asset includes a plurality of components, and the modified versions of the original media asset include at least one modified component. The component being modified is based on a corresponding component of the original media asset. Metadata for each of the plurality of components is generated that indicates whether each component is a modified component, and the metadata of the modified component indicates a type of modification made to the modified component.

(4-Phenyl-piperidin-1-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone Compounds and Their Use

The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain (4-phenyl-piperidin-1-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone compounds that, inter alia, inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1). The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat disorders that are ameliorated by the inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat the metabolic syndrome, which includes disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and associated disorders including insulin resistance, hypertension, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disorders such as ischaemic (coronary) heart disease; to treat CNS disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, including Alzheimer's disease; etc. 1124-. (canceled)126. A compound according to claim 125 , wherein:{'sup': '1', '—Yis —OH;'}{'sup': 2', '2A, '—Yis —Y;'}{'sup': 3', '3A', '3C, '—Yis —Yor —Y;'}{'sup': '4', '—Yis —F; and'}{'sup': '5', '—Yis —CN;'}{'sup': 2A', 'YA, '—Yis —OR;'}{'sup': 3A', 'YA, '—Yis —R;'}{'sup': 3C', 'YC, '—Yis —R;'}{'sup': 'YA', 'each —Ris -Me; and'}{'sup': 'YC', 'sub': '2', '—Ris —CHOH.'}127. A compound according to claim 126 , wherein —Y is —Yor —Y.128. A compound according to claim 126 , wherein:{'sup': 1', '2', '3', '4, 'each of -J, -J, -J, and -Jis —H; or'}{'sup': 2', '4', '1', '3, 'sub': 2', '2, 'each of -Jand -Jis —H, and -Jand -Jtaken together form —CHCH—; or'}{'sup': 1', '3', '2', '4, 'sub': 2', '2, 'each of -Jand -Jis —H; and -Jand -Jtaken together form —CHCH—.'}129. A compound according to claim 127 , wherein:{'sup': 1', '2', '3', '4, 'each of -J, -J, -J, and -Jis —H; or'}{'sup': 2', '4', '1', '3, 'sub': 2', '2, 'each of -Jand -Jis —H, and -Jand -Jtaken together form —CHCH—; or'}{'sup': 1', '3', '2', '4 ...

Belt Test Apparatus

A flexible member test apparatus comprising a driver member having a first diameter and a second diameter, the first diameter is not equal to the second diameter, a first driven member coupled by a first flexible member to the driver member through contact of the first flexible member with a first diameter surface, a second driven member coupled by a second flexible member to the driver member through contact of the second flexible member with a second diameter surface, the first driven member rotationally coupled to a magnetic particle clutch, and the second driven member rotationally coupled to the magnetic particle clutch.

Belt Planetary Transmission

A belt planetary transmission comprising a sun gear () having sun gear teeth (), a ring gear () having ring gear teeth (), a first toothed belt () trained between a first idler ( and a second idler (), the first idler and the second idler rotationally connected to a carrier (), the first toothed belt () in simultaneous meshing contact with the ring gear teeth and the sun gear teeth, a second toothed belt () trained between a third idler () and a fourth idler (), the third idler and the fourth idler rotationally connected to the carrier, the second toothed belt in simultaneous meshing contact with the ring gear teeth and the sun gear teeth, each of the first idler, second idler, third idler and fourth idler having a center of rotation disposed at a radius (R) from a center of rotation (A-A), and the first toothed belt and the second toothed belt are each in continuous meshing contact with the ring gear teeth and the sun gear teeth through an angle (α) of approximately 90°. 1. A belt planetary transmission comprising:{'b': 1', '11, 'a sun gear () having sun gear teeth ();'}{'b': 3', '31, 'a ring gear () having ring gear teeth ();'}{'b': 4', '50', '51', '2', '4, 'a first toothed belt () trained between a first idler () and a second idler (), the first idler and the second idler rotationally connected to a carrier (), the first toothed belt () in simultaneous meshing contact with the ring gear teeth and the sun gear teeth;'}{'b': 40', '401', '402, 'a second toothed belt () trained between a third idler () and a fourth idler (), the third idler and the fourth idler rotationally connected to the carrier, the second toothed belt in simultaneous meshing contact with the ring gear teeth and the sun gear teeth;'}each of the first idler, second idler, third idler and fourth idler having a center of rotation disposed at a radius (R) from a center of rotation (A-A); andthe first toothed belt and the second toothed belt are each in continuous meshing contact with the ring gear ...

Instrumented Foam Pig

An instrumented pig comprises a foam body having an outer surface and an inner cavity in which, in use, is located a sealed unit housing at least a part of a parameter measurement apparatus configured to measure at least one parameter from which the extent of deflection of the outer surface of the foam body may be derived, the sealed unit including at least one sensor configured to generate an output signal representative of the at least one measured parameter. 119-. (canceled)20. An instrumented pig comprising:a foam body having an outer surface and an inner cavity in which, in use, is located a sealed unit housing at least a part of a parameter measurement apparatus configured to measure at least one parameter from which the extent of deflection of the outer surface of the foam body may be derived,wherein the sealed unit includes at least one sensor configured to generate an output signal representative of the at least one measured parameter.21. An instrumented pig according to claim 20 , wherein the parameter measurement apparatus includes at least one magnet situated within the foam of the foam body and spaced apart from the sealed body claim 20 , wherein the sensor is a magnetic flux sensor.22. An instrumented pig according to claim 21 , wherein the sensor is a Hall effect sensor.23. An instrumented pig according to claim 21 , wherein the at least one magnet is arranged in the foam body with its magnetic North/South axis aligned to the radial axis of the foam body claim 21 , and the corresponding at least one magnetic sensor is aligned such that its sensitive axis is also aligned to the radial axis of the foam body.24. An instrumented pig according to claim 21 , wherein the magnetic North/South axis of at least one magnet is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the foam body and the sensitive axes of at least one sensor is also aligned with the longitudinal axis of the foam body.25. An instrumented pig according to claim 21 , wherein the at least one magnet is ...

Isolator Decoupler

An isolating decoupler comprising a shaft, a pulley rotationally engaged with the shaft, a coil spring engaged between the pulley and a spring carrier, the spring carrier moveable relative to the shaft and pulley, a one-way clutch mounted to the shaft, a first torsion spring and a second torsion spring engaged between the spring carrier and the one-way clutch, the first torsion spring and the second torsion spring having a releasable frictional engagement with the one-way clutch, the first torsion spring and the second torsion spring comprising adjacent parallel strands and having substantially equal diameters, the first torsion spring and the second torsion spring each being engagable with the pulley, the first torsion spring releasing a frictional engagement with the one-way clutch upon an engagement with the pulley, and the second torsion spring releasing a frictional engagement with the one-way clutch upon an engagement with the pulley.

Tensioner

A tensioner comprising a sleeve, an adjuster cooperatively engaged with an inner surface of the sleeve, a pivot arm pivotally engaged with the sleeve, a pulley journalled to the pivot arm, a torsion spring engaged with the sleeve for urging the pivot arm, an elastomeric damping ring connected to the arm and in compressive frictional contact between the sleeve and the arm whereby a tangential friction force damps a pivot arm movement, the elastomeric damping ring exerting a radial force on the sleeve, and a retaining member connected to the adjuster and cooperatively engaged with the sleeve whereby the adjuster and sleeve are kept in a predetermined relation. 1. A tensioner comprising:{'b': '9', 'a sleeve ();'}{'b': 1', '92, 'an adjuster () cooperatively engaged with an inner surface () of the sleeve;'}{'b': '4', 'a pivot arm () pivotally engaged with the sleeve;'}{'b': '2', 'a pulley () journalled to the pivot arm;'}{'b': '6', 'a torsion spring () engaged with the sleeve for urging the pivot arm;'}{'b': '7', 'an elastomeric damping ring () connected to the arm and in compressive frictional contact between the sleeve and the arm whereby a tangential friction force damps a pivot arm movement, the elastomeric damping ring exerting a radial force on the sleeve; and'}{'b': '5', 'a retaining member () connected to the adjuster and cooperatively engaged with the sleeve whereby the adjuster and sleeve are kept in a predetermined relation.'}25191. The tensioner as in claim 1 , wherein the retaining member comprises a tab () which is spring loaded and which cooperatively engages a detent () in the sleeve.34181. The tensioner as in further comprising an arm indicator () cooperatively disposed with a base indicator () to indicate a tensioner load condition.4. The tensioner as in claim 1 , wherein the adjuster is in temporary movable contact with the sleeve.5. The tensioner as in claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric damping ring comprises any natural or synthetic rubber or any ...

Amido-Thiophene Compounds and Their Use

The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain amido-thiophene compounds that, inter alia, inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1). The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat disorders that are ameliorated by the inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat the metabolic syndrome, which includes disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and associated disorders including insulin resistance, hypertension, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disorders such as ischaemic (coronary) heart disease; to treat CNS disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, including Alzheimer's disease; etc. 2. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein —Ris pyrazolyl claim 1 , and is optionally substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from: —R claim 1 , —F claim 1 , —Cl claim 1 , —Br claim 1 , —OH claim 1 , —OR claim 1 , —NH claim 1 , —NHR claim 1 , and —NR claim 1 , wherein each —Ris independently saturated aliphatic Calkyl.3. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein —Ris pyrazol-4-yl claim 1 , and is optionally substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from: —R claim 1 , —F claim 1 , —Cl claim 1 , —Br claim 1 , —OH claim 1 , —OR claim 1 , —NH claim 1 , —NHR claim 1 , and —NR claim 1 , wherein each —Ris independently saturated aliphatic Calkyl.4. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein —Ris isoxazolyl claim 1 , and is optionally substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from: —R claim 1 , —F claim 1 , —Cl claim 1 , —Br claim 1 , —OH claim 1 , —OR claim 1 , —NH claim 1 , —NHR claim 1 , and —NR claim 1 , wherein each —Ris independently saturated aliphatic Calkyl.5. A compound ...

Alternator Isolating Decoupler

An alternator isolating decoupler comprising an alternator shaft, a one-way clutch engaged with the alternator shaft, a first wrap spring releasably engaged with the one-way clutch, a second wrap spring releasably engaged with the one-way clutch, the second wrap spring arranged in parallel with the first wrap spring, the first wrap spring and the second wrap spring in nested relation, the first wrap spring and the second wrap spring each having an end releasably engagable with an end cap, the end cap fixedly connected to an outer housing, the first wrap spring and the second wrap spring each engaged in series with a torsion spring, the torsion spring engaged with the outer housing, and the outer housing engaged with an alternator rotor. 1. An alternator isolating decoupler comprising:an alternator shaft;a one-way clutch engaged with the alternator shaft;a first wrap spring releasably engaged with the one-way clutch;a second wrap spring releasably engaged with the one-way clutch;the second wrap spring arranged in parallel with the first wrap spring;the first wrap spring and the second wrap spring in nested relation;the first wrap spring and the second wrap spring each having an end releasably engagable with an end cap, the end cap fixedly connected to an outer housing;the first wrap spring and the second wrap spring each engaged in series with a torsion spring;the torsion spring engaged with the outer housing; andthe outer housing engaged with an alternator rotor.2. The alternator isolating decoupler as in further comprising a clutch carrier disposed between the first wrap spring and the second wrap spring and the one-way clutch.3. The alternator isolating decoupler as in claim 1 , wherein the end cap comprises a circumferential pocket for receiving an end of the first wrap spring and an end of the second wrap spring.4. The alternator isolating decoupler as in further comprising a torsion spring driver member disposed between the first wrap spring and the second wrap ...

3,3-disubstituted-(8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)-[5-(1h-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanones as inhibitors of 11 (beta)-hsd1

The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain 3,3-disubstituted-(8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone, 3,3-disubstituted-(6-aza-bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-6-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone, and 4,4-disubstituted piperidin-1-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone compounds of the following formula that, inter alia, inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1). The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat disorders that are ameliorated by the inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat the metabolic syndrome, which includes disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and associated disorders including insulin resistance, hypertension, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disorders such as ischaemic (coronary) heart disease; to treat CNS disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, including Alzheimer's disease; etc.

Limited Slip Planetary Gear Transmission

A limited slip planetary gear transmission comprising an input member, an output member, a planetary gear set coupled between the input member and the output member, the planetary gear set having a sun gear, and a brake member directly coupled to the sun gear, the brake member controls an output torque of the planetary gear set by controlling a speed of the sun gear. 1. A limited slip planetary gear transmission comprising:an input member;an output member;a planetary gear set coupled between the input member and the output member, the planetary gear set having a sun gear; anda brake member directly coupled to the sun gear, the brake member controls an output torque of the planetary gear set by controlling a speed of the sun gear.2. The limited slip planetary gear transmission as in claim 1 , wherein the output member comprises a ring gear.3. The limited slip planetary gear transmission as in claim 1 , wherein the input member comprises a planetary gear carrier.4. The limited slip planetary gear transmission as in claim 1 , wherein the brake member comprises a plurality of plates.5. The limited slip planetary gear transmission as in claim 1 , wherein the output member comprises a planetary gear carrier.6. The limited slip planetary gear transmission as in claim 1 , wherein the input member comprises a ring gear.7. A limited slip planetary gear transmission comprising:an input member;an output member coaxial with the input member;a planetary gear set coupled between the input member and the output member; anda brake member coupled to the planetary gear set for controlling an output member torque.8. The limited slip planetary gear transmission as in claim 7 , wherein:the brake member is coupled to a sun gear;the brake member comprises a plurality of interleaved plates alternatively connected to a housing and the sun gear; andan urging member which exerts a predetermined force on the interleaved plates.9. The limited slip planetary gear set transmission as in comprising ...

HETEROGROWTH

A method comprises bonding a silicon wafer or silicon-on-insulator wafer having a monocrystalline silicon surface region and a wafer-like carrier comprising silicon carbide so as to form a composite wafer having a surface with the monocrystalline silicon surface region for silicon carbide heterogrowth, such as heteroepitaxy. The composite wafer can help avoid wafer bow. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. A method comprising:heating a composite wafer which comprises a wafer comprising silicon and having a monocrystalline silicon surface region and a wafer-like carrier comprising silicon carbide; andgrowing a layer comprising silicon carbide on the monocrystalline silicon surface region.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the wafer comprises a silicon wafer or a silicon-on-insulator wafer.6. A method according to claim 4 , wherein growing the silicon carbide layer comprises growing an epitaxial layer of monocrystalline silicon carbide.7. A method according claim 4 , wherein growing the silicon carbide layer comprises growing a layer of polycrystalline silicon carbide.8. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the silicon carbide layer comprises a layer of 3-step cubic silicon carbide.9. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the silicon carbide layer has a thickness of at least 0.5 μm.10. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the monocrystalline silicon surface region is patterned.11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the carrier is amorphous and/or polycrystalline.14. A method according to claim 4 , wherein a surface of the carrier in contact with the wafer has a surface roughness of less than or equal to 10 Å.15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the diameter of the carrier is greater than or equal to the diameter of the wafer.19. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the thickness of the carrier is at least 0.4 times or at least 0.6 times the thickness of the wafer. ...

Isolator Decoupler

An isolator decoupler comprising a pulley, the pulley journalled to a shaft, a torsion spring having an end engaged with the pulley, the torsion spring loadable in an unwinding direction, a one-way clutch carrier, a one-way clutch disposed between the shaft and the one-way clutch carrier, a wrap spring engagable with an inner surface of the one-way clutch carrier, the wrap spring coupled to the torsion spring, and the wrap spring loadable in the unwinding direction such that the wrap spring through friction is able to lockably engage the inner surface in a driving direction. 1. An isolator decoupler comprising:{'b': '5', 'a pulley ();'}{'b': '1', 'the pulley journalled to a shaft ();'}{'b': 6', '61, 'a torsion spring () having an end () engaged with the pulley, the torsion spring loadable in an unwinding direction;'}{'b': '8', 'a one-way clutch carrier ();'}{'b': '14', 'a one-way clutch () disposed between the shaft and the one-way clutch carrier;'}{'b': 7', '81, 'a wrap spring () engagable with an inner surface () of the one-way clutch carrier, the wrap spring coupled to the torsion spring; and'}the wrap spring loadable in the unwinding direction such that the wrap spring through friction is able to lockably engage the inner surface in a driving direction.29. The isolator decoupler as in further comprising a spring carrier () engaged between the torsion spring and the wrap spring.3501. The isolator decoupler as in claim 1 , wherein the pulley comprises a stop () claim 1 , the stop engagable with the wrap spring causing the wrap spring to disengage from the inner surface upon input of a predetermined torque.44. The isolator decoupler as in claim 1 , wherein the pulley is journalled to the shaft on a needle bearing ().5. The isolator decoupler as in claim 4 , wherein the pulley is further journalled to the shaft on a ball bearing.6. An isolator decoupler comprising:{'b': '5', 'a pulley ();'}{'b': '1', 'the pulley journalled to a shaft ();'}{'b': 6', '61, 'a torsion ...

USE OF TIGHT JUNCTION ANTAGONISTS IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE LUNG INJURY AND ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS

The present application provides compositions and methods for treating acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The methods include administering one or more tight junction antagonists to the lung of a subject in need thereof. 1. A method of treating an excessive or undesirable permeability of lung tissue containing tight junctions comprising:administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising a tight junction antagonist.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the subject is a human.3. (canceled)4. A method of claim 1 , wherein the antagonist is a peptide that comprises GGVLVQPG (SEQ ID NO: 15).5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the peptide consists of GGVLVQPG (SEQ ID NO: 15).6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered in conjunction with an additional therapeutic agent.7. A method according to claim 6 , wherein the composition and the additional therapeutic agent are administered simultaneously.8. A method according to claim 6 , wherein the composition and the additional therapeutic agent are not administered simultaneously.9. A method according to claim 6 , wherein the composition further comprises the additional therapeutic agent.10. A method according to claim 6 , wherein the additional therapeutic agent is selected from the group consisting of aminosalicylates claim 6 , corticosteroids claim 6 , immunomodulators claim 6 , antibiotics claim 6 , cytokines claim 6 , chemokines and biologic therapeutics.11. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is formulated for pulmonary delivery.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subject has acute respiratory distress syndrome.1322-. (canceled)23. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subject has acute lung injury.2433-. (canceled)34. A composition formulated for pulmonary delivery comprising a peptide tight junction antagonist comprising the amino acid sequence GGVLVQPG (SEQ ID NO:15).3539-. (canceled) Acute Respiratory Distress ...

Isolator Decoupler

An isolator decoupler comprising a shaft, a pulley journalled to the shaft, a clutch carrier journalled to the shaft through a one-way clutch, a torsion spring engaged between the pulley and the clutch carrier, the torsion spring loadable in an unwinding direction, the torsion spring and the pulley having a predetermined clearance between a torsion spring outside diameter surface and a pulley inside diameter surface, and whereby the torsion spring outside diameter surface and a pulley inside diameter surface come into a progressive frictional engagement by torque load dependent radial expansion of the torsion spring. 1. An isolator decoupler comprising:a shaft;a pulley journalled to the shaft;a clutch carrier journalled to the shaft through a one-way clutch;a torsion spring engaged between the pulley and the clutch carrier;the torsion spring loadable in an unwinding direction;the torsion spring and the pulley having a predetermined clearance between a torsion spring outside diameter surface and a pulley inside diameter surface; andwhereby the torsion spring outside diameter surface and a pulley inside diameter surface come into a progressive frictional engagement by torque load dependent radial expansion of the torsion spring.2. The isolator decoupler as in further comprising a thrust bushing disposed between the clutch carrier and the shaft claim 1 , the thrust washer having a thrust washer stop and the clutch carrier having a clutch carrier stop claim 1 , the thrust washer stop and the clutch carrier stop in cooperative contact during a no load condition.3. The isolator decoupler as in claim 1 , wherein the pulley is journalled to the shaft through a needle bearing.4. The isolator decoupler as in claim 2 , wherein:the thrust bushing comprises a stop; andthe clutch carrier comprises a stop that is cooperatively engageable with the thrust bushing stop to limit a relative rotation of the clutch carrier with respect to the pulley.5. An isolator decoupler comprising:a ...

ISOLATOR DECOUPLER

An isolator decoupler comprising a pulley, a shaft, the pulley journalled to the shaft on a low friction bushing, a spring carrier disposed within the pulley, a torsion spring coupled between the pulley and the spring carrier, a wrap spring one way clutch wrapped about the shaft and having a frictional engagement therewith, the wrap spring one way clutch coupled to the spring carrier, the wrap spring one way clutch is disposed radially inward of the torsion spring, and the pulley temporarily engagable with an end of the wrap spring one way clutch in an unwinding direction whereby a temporary contact between the wrap spring one way clutch end and the pulley will temporarily diminish the frictional engagement of the wrap spring one way clutch with the shaft. 1. An isolator decoupler comprising:a pulley;a shaft;the pulley journalled to the shaft on a low friction bushing;a spring carrier disposed within the pulley;a torsion spring coupled between the pulley and the spring carrier;a wrap spring one way clutch wrapped about the shaft and having a frictional engagement therewith, the wrap spring one way clutch coupled to the spring carrier;the wrap spring one way clutch is disposed radially inward of the torsion spring; andthe pulley temporarily engagable with an end of the wrap spring one way clutch in an unwinding direction whereby a temporary contact between the wrap spring one way clutch end and the pulley will temporarily diminish the frictional engagement of the wrap spring one way clutch with the shaft.2. The isolator decoupler as in comprising a thrust washer between the pulley and the shaft.3. The isolator decoupler as in claim 1 , wherein the torsion spring is loaded in the unwinding direction.4. An isolator decoupler comprising:a pulley;a shaft;the pulley journalled to the shaft;a spring carrier disposed within the pulley;a torsion spring coupled between the pulley and the spring carrier;a wrap spring one way clutch wrapped about the shaft and having a ...

3C-SiC TRANSISTOR

A bipolar power semiconductor transistor is disclosed. The transistor includes a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type, a first semiconductor region of the first conductivity type disposed on the semiconductor substrate; a semiconductor drift region of a second conductivity type, opposite the first conductivity type, disposed on the first semiconductor region, a body region of the first conductivity type located within the semiconductor drift region, a source region of the second conductivity type located within the body region, a gate placed above and in contact to the source region, the gate to control charge in a channel region between the semiconductor drift region and the source region and to thereby control flow of charge within the semiconductor drift region. The semiconductor substrate includes a material having silicon (Si) and the first semiconductor region includes a material having 3-step cubic silicon carbide (3C-SiC). 1. A bipolar power semiconductor transistor comprising:a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type;a first semiconductor region of the first conductivity type disposed on the semiconductor substrate;a semiconductor drift region of a second conductivity type, opposite the first conductivity type, disposed on the first semiconductor region;a body region of the first conductivity type located within the semiconductor drift region;a source region of the second conductivity type located within the body region;a gate placed above and in contact to the source region, the gate to control charge in a channel region between the semiconductor drift region and the source region and to thereby control flow of charge within the semiconductor drift region;wherein the semiconductor substrate comprises a material comprising silicon (Si) and the first semiconductor region comprises a material comprising 3-step cubic silicon carbide (3C-SiC).2. A transistor according to claim 1 , wherein the semiconductor substrate comprises ...

BURST PULSE TISSUE STIMULATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

A method for stimulating nerve tissue of an organism includes a step of electrically connecting an electrical signal source to at least a first nerve. The method also includes applying a periodically repeating burst pulse signal pattern to the first nerve. The burst pulse signal pattern has a pattern frequency defining a frequency of repetition of the burst pulse signal pattern and a pattern duty cycle defining a first time period of the burst pulse signal pattern, the burst pulse signal pattern having a plurality of pulses, the pulses having a frequency within the pattern that exceeds the pattern frequency by at least an order of magnitude. 1. A method for stimulating nerve tissue of an organism , comprising:a) electrically connecting an electrical signal source to a first nerve;b) applying a periodically repeating burst pulse signal pattern to the first nerve, the burst pulse signal pattern having a pattern frequency defining a frequency of repetition of the burst signal pattern and a pattern duty cycle defining a first time period of the burst pulse signal pattern, the burst pulse signal pattern having a plurality of pulses, the pulses having a frequency within the pattern that exceeds the pattern frequency by at least an order of magnitude.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pulses within the burst pulse signal pattern have a constant magnitude.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pulses within the burst pulse signal pattern define a sequence claim 1 , wherein peak magnitudes of the pulses within the sequence define at least a portion of a sine wave.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pulses within the burst pulse signal pattern define a sequence claim 1 , wherein peak magnitudes of the pulses within the sequence define at least a portion of a triangular wave.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pulses within the burst pulse signal pattern define a sequence claim 1 , wherein peak magnitudes of the pulses within the sequence define at least a portion of ...

Tensioner With Secondary Damping

A tensioner comprising a shaft, a base, a pivot arm pivotally engaged with the base, a pulley journalled to the pivot arm, a first spring urging a first damping member into a frictional engagement with the pivot arm, the first spring engaged with the base, the first damping member imparting a damping force greater in a first pivot arm direction than in a second pivot arm direction, and a second spring disposed in the pivot arm and urging a second damping member into a frictional engagement with a base surface, the base surface comprises an arcuate form having a radius that is variable from a minimum value to a maximum value. 1. A tensioner comprising:{'b': '2', 'a shaft ();'}{'b': '4', 'a base ();'}{'b': '11', 'a pivot arm () pivotally engaged with the base;'}{'b': '12', 'a pulley () journalled to the pivot arm;'}{'b': 5', '6, 'a first spring () urging a first damping member () into frictional engagement with the pivot arm, the first spring engaged with the base, the first damping member imparting a damping force greater in a first pivot arm direction than in a second pivot arm direction; and'}{'b': 9', '10', '42', '1, 'a second spring () disposed in the pivot arm and urging a second damping member () into frictional engagement with a base surface (), the base surface comprises an arcuate form having a radius (R) that is variable from a minimum value to a maximum value.'}2. The tensioner as in claim 1 , wherein the first spring is a torsion spring.3. The tensioner as in claim 1 , wherein the second spring is a compression spring.4. The tensioner as in claim 1 , wherein the second damping member and the second spring are disposed in the pivot arm.5. The tensioner as in claim 4 , further comprising a cover over the second damping member.6. The tensioner as in claim 5 , wherein the cover further comprises a brush portion. The invention relates to a tensioner, and more particularly, to a tensioner having a first damping member engaging a pivot arm and a second damping ...

3C-SiC IGBT

We disclose herein a method of manufacturing a silicon carbide (SiC) based insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), the IGBT comprising: a monocrystalline silicon substrate; a collector region of a first conductivity type disposed over the silicon substrate, wherein the collector region comprises a material comprising 3-step cubic silicon carbide (3C-SiC); a semiconductor drift region of a second conductivity type, opposite the first conductivity type, disposed on the collector region; a body region of the first conductivity type located within the semiconductor drift region; an emitter region of the second conductivity type located within the body region; a gate region placed above and in contact to the emitter region. The method comprising: providing the silicon substrate having a principal surface, wherein the silicon substrate is of the second conductivity type; doping the principal surface of the silicon substrate using an aluminium ion implant; and driving the aluminium ion implant into the silicon substrate to a predetermined depth under a predetermined temperature so that a heavily doped silicon region of the first conductivity type is formed near the principal surface within the silicon substrate. 1. A method of manufacturing a silicon carbide (SiC) based insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) , the IGBT comprising: a monocrystalline silicon substrate; a collector region of a first conductivity type disposed over the silicon substrate , wherein the collector region comprises a material comprising 3-step cubic silicon carbide (3C-SiC); a semiconductor drift region of a second conductivity type , opposite the first conductivity type , disposed on the collector region; a body region of the first conductivity type located within the semiconductor drift region; an emitter region of the second conductivity type located within the body region; a gate region placed above and in contact to the emitter region; 'providing the silicon substrate having a principal ...

TENSIONER

A tensioner comprising a base, a shaft connected to the base, an eccentric adjuster coaxially engaged with the shaft, an arm pivotally engaged with the shaft, a pulley journalled to the arm, a torsion spring engaged between the arm and the base, the arm comprising a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion disposed axially opposite from the first receiving portion, a first damping member disposed between the arm and the base, the first damping member frictionally engaged with the base and engaged with first receiving portion, a second damping member disposed between the arm and the eccentric adjuster having a member engaged with the second receiving portion, and a biasing member disposed between the first damping member and the arm for applying a normal force to the first damping member and to the second damping member. 1. A tensioner comprising:{'b': '1', 'a base ();'}{'b': '2', 'a shaft () connected to the base;'}{'b': '8', 'an eccentric adjuster () coaxially engaged with the shaft;'}{'b': '6', 'an arm () pivotally engaged with the shaft;'}{'b': '7', 'a pulley () journalled to the arm;'}{'b': '3', 'a torsion spring () engaged between the arm and the base;'}{'b': 61', '62, 'the arm comprising a first receiving portion () and a second receiving portion () disposed axially opposite from the first receiving portion;'}{'b': 13', '61, 'a first damping member () disposed between the arm and the base, the first damping member frictionally engaged with the base and engaged with first receiving portion ();'}{'b': 9', '91, 'a second damping member () disposed between the arm and the eccentric adjuster having a member () engaged with the second receiving portion; and'}{'b': '5', 'a biasing member () disposed between the first damping member and the arm applying a normal force to the first damping member and to the second damping member.'}2. The tensioner as in claim 1 , wherein the biasing member comprises a wave spring.3. The tensioner as in claim 1 , wherein ...

ISOLATING PULLEY

An isolating pulley comprising a hub, a pulley journalled to the hub, a spring carrier journalled to the hub, a torsion spring engaged between the pulley and the spring carrier, a frictionmember engaged between the spring carrier and the hub, the frictionmember comprising a first multiple ribbed surface to engage the spring carrier and a second multiple ribbed surface to engage the hub, and the first multiple ribbed surface and the second multiple ribbed surface extending in a radial direction normal to an axis of rotation A-A. 1. An isolating pulley comprising:a hub;a pulley journalled to the hub;a spring carrier journalled to the hub;a torsion spring engaged between the pulley and the spring carrier;a friction member engaged between the spring carrier and the hub, the friction member comprising a first multiple ribbed surface to engage the spring carrier and a second multiple ribbed surface to engage the hub; andthe first multiple ribbed surface and the second multiple ribbed surface extending in a radial direction normal to an axis of rotation A-A.2. The isolating pulley as in claim 1 , wherein each of the first multiple ribbed surface and the second multiple ribbed surface comprises one or more rings concentric about an axis of rotation A-A.3. The isolating pulley as in claim 2 , wherein the torsion spring is axially compressed between the pulley and hub.4. The isolating pulley as in claim 3 , wherein the torsion spring is loaded in an unwinding direction.5. An isolating pulley comprising:a hub;a pulley journalled to the hub;a spring carrier journalled to the hub;a torsion spring engaged between the pulley and the spring carrier;a friction member engaged between the spring carrier and the hub, the friction member comprising a multiple ribbed surface to engage a spring carrier multiple ribbed surface; andthe multiple ribbed surface extending in a radial direction normal to an axis of rotation A-A.6. The isolating pulley as in claim 5 , wherein the multiple ribbed ...

Isolator Decoupler

An isolator decoupler comprising a shaft, a pulley journalled to the shaft, a one-way clutch engaged with the shaft, a spring carrier engaged with the one-way clutch, the spring carrier having a spring carrier surface, a torsion spring having a first end laser welded to the pulley and a second end laser welded to the spring carrier, the torsion spring having a volute with a width w, an annular spring support member having a spring support member outside surface, the annular spring support member independently moveable from the spring carrier and independently moveable from the shaft, a gap g between the annular spring support member and the spring carrier, the gap g being less than the width w, the first end comprising a first end coil, the first end coil bearing upon the spring support member outside surface, the first end coil laser welded to the spring support member outside surface, a torsion spring radial contraction limited by engagement with the spring carrier surface, and the gap g and the width w have a relationship (w−2r)>(g+c1+c2) were g>0. 1. An isolator decoupler comprising:a shaft;a pulley journalled to the shaft;a one-way clutch engaged with the shaft;a spring carrier engaged with the one-way clutch, the spring carrier having a spring carrier surface;a torsion spring having a first end welded to the pulley and a second end welded to the spring carrier;an annular spring support member having a spring support member outside surface, the annular spring support member independently moveable from the spring carrier and independently moveable from the shaft;the first end comprising a first end coil, the first end coil bearing upon the spring support member outside surface, the first end coil attached to the spring support member outside surface;a spring carrier surface outside diameter and a spring support member outside surface outside diameter being approximately equal; anda torsion spring radial contraction limited by engagement with the spring carrier ...

ACCESSORY TUNING DEVICE WITH SPRING LOCK

An accessory drive tuning device with a torsion spring for angular vibration isolation and having a spring pocket that frictionally engages the end of the torsion spring. The engagement may be with a wedge-shape on either the spring end or the pocket or both, adapted so that the spring end wedges into the pocket. The engagement may be by interference fit. One or both ends of the spring may be engaged in respective pockets. 1. An isolator decoupler comprising a torsional spring and a spring carrier with a wedge-shaped pocket machined therein that engages an end of said torsional spring.2. The isolator decoupler of wherein said engagement is by friction when the end of said torsional spring is biased or wedged into said wedge-shaped pocket.3. The isolator decoupler of wherein both ends of said torsional spring engage in respective wedge-shaped pockets.4. The isolator decoupler of wherein the end of said torsional spring is tapered.5. An isolator decoupler comprising:a torsional spring having a tapered end; anda spring carrier with a pocket machined therein that engages said tapered end of said torsional spring.6. The isolator decoupler of wherein said engagement is by friction when the end of said torsional spring is biased or wedged into said pocket.7. The isolator decoupler of wherein both ends of said torsional spring are tapered and engage in respective pockets.8. The isolator decoupler of wherein said pocket is wedge shaped.9. An accessory drive tuning device comprising:a torsional spring having a spring end; anda spring carrier having a pocket arranged to accept said spring end;wherein said spring end is frictionally restrained in said pocket.10. The accessory drive tuning device of wherein said frictional restraint is due to an interference fit between an outer cylindrical surface of said spring carrier and the inner diameter of a portion of said torsional spring.11. The accessory drive tuning device of wherein said frictional restraint is due to an ...

ASSEMBLY OF A PLATFORM ASSEMBLY AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY

An assembly of a platform assembly and a support structure, the platform assembly comprising a flexible platform, a plurality of support straps arranged to support the platform, a plurality of clamps supported by the support structure, the plurality of clamps provided along a side of the platform and clamping a side section of the platform, and a plurality of tensioning devices attached to the support straps at attachment locations and arranged to tension the support straps, wherein the attachment locations of the tensioning devices are positionable independently of the position of the clamps, and a method of assembly. A clamp having first and second clamping members having clamping surfaces, an actuation assembly comprising an actuation member coupled to at least one clamping member such that rotation of the actuation member, about a rotational axis, in a first rotational direction rotates the first and second clamping members relative to each other, wherein for a certain rotational position of the actuation member, the actuation member is moveable in a first axial direction relative to at least one clamping member and is coupled to the at least one clamping member such that said relative movement acts to urge the clamping surfaces closer together. 188-. (canceled)89. An assembly of a platform assembly and a support structure , the platform assembly comprising a flexible platform , a plurality of support straps arranged to support the platform , a plurality of clamps supported by the support structure , the plurality of clamps provided along a side of the platform and clamping a side section of the platform , and a plurality of tensioning devices attached to the support straps at attachment locations and arranged to tension the support straps , wherein the attachment locations of the tensioning devices are positionable independently of the position of the clamps.90. An assembly of a platform assembly and a support structure according to wherein the clamps are ...

INFILL MONITORING USING THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL FRESNEL ZONE OF A MIGRATION OPERATOR

Implementations for monitoring seismic data recorded in a marine survey of a subterranean formation for coverage gaps are described herein. Implementations include computing Fresnel sum operators for Fresnel zones of the subterranean formation based on a Kirchhoff migration impulse response at horizons of a representative plane layer model of a survey area of the subterranean formation. Implementations also include computing an acceptability map of the survey area based on the Fresnel sum operators. The acceptability map reveals coverage gaps in the survey area. Geoscientist may use the acceptability map to infill seismic data in areas of the survey area that correspond to the coverage gaps. 1. A method for infill monitoring a marine survey of a subterranean formation using a survey vessel that tows a source and multiple receivers to record seismic data in a survey area above the subterranean formation , the method comprising:computing Fresnel sum operators based on a plane layer model of the subterranean formation;computing common-midpoint (“CMP”) coordinate locations based on coordinate locations of seismic data recorded in the survey area;computing an acceptability map of the survey area based on the Fresnel sum operators and CMP coordinate locations, the acceptability map revealing unacceptable coverage gaps in the survey area; andinfilling coverage gaps that correspond to the unacceptable coverage gaps in the acceptability map.2. The method of wherein computing Fresnel sum operators comprises:computing impulse responses for different source/receiver offsets and depths of the plane layer model;computing Fresnel sum operators for each impulse response, the Fresnel sum operators corresponding to the different source/receiver offsets and depths of the plane layer model; andfor each Fresnel sum operator, forming a port Fresnel sum operator and a starboard Fresnel sum operator.3. The method of wherein computing Fresnel sum operators comprises: computing an impulse ...

USE OF TIGHT JUNCTION ANTAGONISTS IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE LUNG INJURY AND ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS

The present application provides compositions and methods for treating acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The methods include administering one or more tight junction antagonists to the lung of a subject in need thereof. 1. A method of treating an excessive or undesirable permeability of lung tissue containing tight junctions comprising:administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising a tight junction antagonist.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the subject is a human.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the tight junction antagonist is a peptide.4. A method according to. claim 3 , wherein the peptide comprises GGVLVQPG (SEQ ID NO:15).5. A method according to claim 3 , wherein the peptide consists of GGVLVQPG (SEQ ID NO:15).6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered in conjunction with an additional therapeutic agent.7. A method according to claim 7 , wherein the composition and the additional therapeutic agent are administered simultaneously.8. A method according to claim 7 , wherein the composition and the additional therapeutic agent are not administered simultaneously.9. A method according to claim 6 , wherein the composition further comprises the additional therapeutic. agent.10. A method according to claim 6 , wherein the additional therapeutic agent is selected from the group consisting of aminosalicylates claim 6 , corticosteroids claim 6 , immunomodulators claim 6 , antibiotics claim 6 , cytokines claim 6 , chemokines and biologic therapeutics.11. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is formulated for pulmonary delivery.12. A method of treating acute respiratory distress syndrome claim 1 , comprising:administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising a tight junction antagonist.13. A method according to claim 12 , wherein the subject is a human.14. A method according to claim 12 , wherein the tight junction antagonist is a peptide.15 ...

BROADCAST METHOD AND SYSTEM

A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal. The method for airing broadcast signals over the broadcast network preferably includes the steps of providing the broadcast signal to the transmission relay circuit, detecting the broadcast signal type with the broadcast signal sensing and discerning circuit; and reconfiguring the signal processing circuit when the configuration of the signal processing circuit does not support transmission of the determined broadcast signal type. 1. A method for airing a broadcast signal over a broadcast network comprising:receiving a broadcast signal at a transmission relay circuit of a demarcation and equipment cabinet;determining the broadcast signal type with a broadcast signal sensing and discerning circuit of the transmission relay circuit;reconfiguring a signal processing circuit of the transmission relay circuit when the configuration of the signal processing circuit does not support transmission of the determined broadcast signal type, signaling the determined broadcast signal type;', 'identifying a pair of connectors of the signal processing circuit that service the determined broadcast signal type;', 'using a jumper cable with the pair of signal processing circuit connectors that serve the determined broadcast signal type;', 'selecting a relay, wherein the relay is communicatively coupled with the signal processing circuit configured for processing the determined ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS TO MINIMISE THE ONSET AND RECOVERY TIME OF A SILICON PHOTOMULTIPLIER

Silicon photomultiplier circuitry is provided that comprises at least one silicon photomultiplier pixel, each pixel comprising a plurality of silicon photomultiplier microcells. The silicon photomultiplier circuitry comprises control circuitry adapted to maintain a substantially constant voltage on a connection node between microcells of the pixel. The control circuitry is adapted to minimise the onset and recovery time of an output signal by maintaining a substantially constant voltage on the connection node. 1. Silicon photomultiplier circuitry having a substantially uniform output response recovery time; the silicon photomultiplier circuitry comprisinga silicon photomultiplier pixel comprising a parallel array of silicon photomultiplier microcells, each microcell comprising an on-chip quench element and a photodiode,the parallel array of microcells are interconnected by an on-chip metal track; andan on-chip readout transistor adapted to maintain a substantially constant voltage on a common output node of the microcells such that the effect of parasitic capacitance associated with the metal track is substantially negated from affecting an output response recovery time of a firing mircocell.2. Circuitry as claimed in ; wherein the readout transistor is a bipolar transistor.3. Circuitry as claimed in ; wherein the readout transistor is a MOS transistor.4. Circuitry as claimed in ; further comprising a pick-up transistor operably coupled to the readout transistor to provide an active pull-up.5. Circuitry as claimed in ; wherein the pick-up transistor is a bipolar transistor.6. Circuitry as claimed in ; wherein the pick-up transistor is a MOS transistor.7. Circuitry as claimed in ; further comprising a pull-up resistor operably coupled to the on-chip readout transistor.8. Circuitry as claimed in ; wherein the pull-up resistor is located on-chip.9. Circuitry as claimed in ; further comprising an external readout circuit in communication with the on-chip readout ...

TENSIONER

A tensioner comprising a base, a shaft connected to the base, an eccentric adjuster coaxially engaged with the shaft, an arm pivotally engaged with the shaft, a pulley journalled to the arm, a torsion spring engaged between the arm and the base, the arm comprising a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion disposed axially opposite from the first receiving portion, a first damping member disposed between the arm and the base, the first damping member frictionally engaged with the base and engaged with first receiving portion, a second damping member disposed between the arm and the eccentric adjuster having a member engaged with the second receiving portion, and a biasing member disposed between the first damping member and the arm for applying a normal force to the first damping member and to the second damping member. 1. A tensioner comprising:a base;a shaft connected to the base;an eccentric adjuster engaged with the shaft;an arm pivotally engaged with the shaft;a pulley journalled to the arm;a torsion spring engaged between the arm and the base;a first damping member and a second damping member cooperatively connected to each other so as to allow a relative axial movement between them;a compressive member disposed between and urging apart the first damping member and the second damping member; andthe first damping member and the second damping member disposed between the base and the arm.2. The tensioner as in claim 1 , wherein the compressive member comprises an o-ring.3. The tensioner as in claim 1 , wherein the first damping member and the second damping member are not rotationally fixed to the base or the arm.4. The tensioner as in further comprising:a retainer attached to the eccentric adjuster; andthe retainer lockingly engaging a groove in the shaft.5. The tensioner as in claim 4 , wherein the retainer comprises a resilient tab.6. The tensioner as in claim 5 , wherein the eccentric adjuster comprises a receiving portion for receiving the ...

BROADCAST METHOD AND SYSTEM

A method and system for airing broadcast signals is disclosed. Preferably, the system includes a production truck interface panel receiving a broadcast signal. A transmission relay circuit relays the signal from the interface panel to a broadcast network, and preferably including a broadcast signal detection circuit, and a signal processing circuit. The detection circuit determines a signal type of the broadcast signal, and the signal processing circuit processes the determined signal type. The system preferably further includes an operations control station displaying the determined type of broadcast signal. The method for airing broadcast signals over the broadcast network preferably includes the steps of providing the broadcast signal to the transmission relay circuit, detecting the broadcast signal type with the broadcast signal sensing and discerning circuit; and reconfiguring the signal processing circuit when the configuration of the signal processing circuit does not support transmission of the determined broadcast signal type. 1. A method for airing a broadcast signal over a broadcast network comprising:receiving a broadcast signal at a transmission relay circuit of a demarcation and equipment cabinet;determining the broadcast signal type with a broadcast signal sensing and discerning circuit of the transmission relay circuit;reconfiguring a signal processing circuit of the transmission relay circuit when the configuration of the signal processing circuit does not support transmission of the determined broadcast signal type, signaling the determined broadcast signal type;', 'identifying a pair of connectors of the signal processing circuit that service the determined broadcast signal type;', 'using a jumper cable with the pair of signal processing circuit connectors that serve the determined broadcast signal type;', 'selecting a relay, wherein the relay is communicatively coupled with the signal processing circuit configured for processing the determined ...

ADHESION SYSTEM FOR A CLIMBING VEHICLE

A system for selective anchoring a climbing vehicle or robot to a surface of a structure. The system includes a foot () having at least one surface contacting toe assembly (). The toe assembly includes a magnetic adhesion system transitionable between an engageable state, wherein said adhesion system is configured to actively hold said too to the surface on a plane of engagement thereby anchoring said foot to the structure, and a disengageable state to allow detachment of said foot from said surface. The adhesion system includes a magnetic field generator for projecting a magnetic field outwardly from the plane of engagement toward said engaged surface when the adhesion system is in the engageable state, to thereby generate a magnetic attractive force between the module and a magnetic target material within or beneath the surface of the structure. 1. A foot for a climbing vehicle or robot , said foot providing selective anchoring to a surface of a structure and including a surface contacting toe assembly having an adhesion system transitionable between an engageable state , wherein said adhesion system is configured to actively hold said toe to the surface on a plane of engagement thereby anchoring said foot to the structure , and a disengageable state to allow detachment of said foot from said surface;wherein said adhesion system includes a magnetic adhesion module having a magnetic field generator for projecting a magnetic field outwardly from the plane of engagement toward said engaged surface when the adhesion system is in the engageable state, to thereby generate a magnetic attractive force between the module and a magnetic target material within or beneath the surface of the structure.2. A foot according to wherein the magnitude of the magnetic attractive force between the module and the ferromagnetic material is substantially greater in the engageable state than in the disengageable state claim 1 , thereby enabling selective magnetic adhesion of said adhesion ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PLAYING A BOARD GAME SIMULATING SPORT OF BASKETBALL

A board game that simulates basketball, including a board, a plurality of markers, a pair of dice and a defense die. The board includes a top playing surface, which includes two halves, a centerline and a plurality of marker player positions. The plurality of marker player positions include benching, initiating, and shooting positions. Each shooting position is associated with a specific roll of two dice that must be met to score. Players are represented by markers, and on each turn, each player can make three moves, each move represent by moving one space on the board. On the third move, a player may opt to take a shot on basket by rolling the dice to try to match a qualifying roll total for the shooting position. If a qualifying roll total is met, then the marker player scores by removing the marker player from the board. 1. A board game simulating the sport of basketball comprising: wherein the board comprises a top playing surface, the top playing surface comprising two halves, a centerline and a plurality of marker player positions,', 'wherein each top playing surface half includes a basket position located at opposite ends of the board,', 'wherein the plurality of marker player positions includes bench positions, initiating positions, and shooting positions, and', 'wherein each shooting position is associated with at least one qualifying dice roll number;, 'a board,'} 'wherein the plurality of markers comprises individual markers, each marker representing a player; and', 'a plurality of markers,'}a pair of dice.2. The board game simulating the sport of basketball as claimed in further comprising a defense die.3. The board game simulating the sport of basketball as claimed in further comprising a bottom base.4. The board game simulating the sport of basketball as claimed in wherein the shooting positions include positions located throughout each half of the top playing surface.5. The board game simulating the sport of basketball as claimed in wherein the ...

METHOD FOR PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE INFORMATION FROM AN ENVIRONMENTAL REGION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AS WELL AS MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method for providing at least one information from an environmental region () of a motor vehicle () to a driver of the motor vehicle (), wherein at least one first image (B) captured by a vehicle-side camera system () and at least one second image (B) captured by a vehicle-external camera system () situated within the field of view () of the vehicle-side camera system () are received in the method, wherein an image-in-image representation (B) is generated from the at least one first image (B) and the at least one second image (B) for displaying on a vehicle-side display device () as the at least one information, wherein a first image region () for displaying the at least one first image (B) and a second image region () separate from the first image region () for displaying the at least one second image (B) are determined for the image-in-image representation (B). In addition, the invention relates to a display system (), to a driver assistance system () as well as to a motor vehicle (). 1. A method for providing at least one information from an environmental region of a motor vehicle to a driver of the motor vehicle , comprising:capturing at least one first image of the environmental region by a vehicle-side camera system;capturing at least one second image of the environmental region by a vehicle-external camera system present within a field of view of the vehicle side-camera system;receiving the captured at least one first and second images; andgenerating an image-in-image representation from the received at least one first image and the received at least one second image for displaying on a vehicle-side display device as the at least one information,wherein a first image region for displaying the at least one first image and a second image region separate from the first image region for displaying the at least one second image are determined for the image-in-image representation.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least ...

SILICON CARBIDE EPITAXY

A method comprises providing a monocrystalline silicon wafer () having a principal surface () which supports a masking layer (), for example silicon dioxide or polycrystalline silicon, having windows () to expose corresponding regions of the silicon wafer, forming silicon carbide seed regions () on the exposed regions of the wafer, for example by forming carbon and converting the carbon into silicon carbide, and growing monocrystalline silicon carbide () on the silicon carbide seed regions. Thus, monocrystalline silicon carbide can be formed selectively on the silicon wafer which can help to avoid wafer bow. 1. A method , comprising:providing a monocrystalline silicon wafer having a principal surface which supports a masking layer having windows which expose corresponding regions of the silicon wafer;forming silicon carbide seed regions on the exposed regions of the wafer;growing monocrystalline silicon carbide on the silicon carbide seed regions; andforming regions of polycrystalline and/or amorphous silicon carbide between the monocrystalline silicon carbide layers.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein providing the silicon wafer having a principal surface which supports a masking layer comprises:providing an monocrystalline silicon wafer;forming a masking layer on the silicon wafer, the masking layer directly overlying the principal layer;providing an etch mask having windows on the masking layer; andetching the masking layer through the windows in the etch mask to reach the principal surface of the wafer.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the masking layer is a layer of dielectric material claim 1 , and optionally the masking layer is a silicon dioxide layer claim 1 , and optionally forming the silicon dioxide layer is a thermal oxide layer.45.-. (canceled)6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the masking layer is a layer of semiconductor or conductive material claim 1 , or wherein the masking layer is a layer of polycrystalline silicon.7. ( ...

Isolator

An isolator comprising a shaft, a pulley journalled to the shaft, a first torsion spring engaged between the shaft and the pulley, a second torsion spring engaged between the shaft and the pulley, the first torsion spring and the second torsion spring wound in opposite directions, the first torsion spring engaged to transmit a first torque in a first direction from the pulley to the shaft, the second torsion spring having a passive engagement with the pulley during transmission of the first torque, and the second torsion spring engaged to transmit a second torque in a second direction from the shaft to the pulley, the first torsion spring having a passive engagement with the pulley during transmission of the second torque. 1. An isolator comprising:a shaft;a pulley journalled to the shaft;a first torsion spring engaged between the shaft and the pulley;a second torsion spring engaged between the shaft and the pulley;the first torsion spring and the second torsion spring wound in opposite directions;the first torsion spring engaged to transmit a first torque in a first direction from the pulley to the shaft, the second torsion spring having a passive engagement with the pulley during transmission of the first torque; andthe second torsion spring engaged to transmit a second torque in a second direction from the shaft to the pulley, the first torsion spring having a passive engagement with the pulley during transmission of the second torque.2. The isolator in claim 1 , wherein the shaft comprises a radial flange for engaging the first torsion spring and the second torsion spring.3. The isolator in claim 2 , wherein the first torsion spring and the second torsion spring extend axially in opposite directions from the radial flange.4. The isolator as in claim 2 , wherein the first torsion spring and the second torsion spring extend axially in the same direction from the radial flange.5. The isolator as in claim 1 , wherein the first torsion spring is loaded in the ...

GALLIUM NITRIDE ON 3C-SiC COMPOSITE WAFER

We disclose a semiconductor structure comprising a monocrystalline silicon wafer; spaced apart monocrystalline silicon carbide layers disposed directly on the silicon wafer; amorphous and/or polycrystalline silicon carbide layers disposed directly on the silicon wafer between the monocrystalline silicon carbide layers; first gallium nitride layers disposed on the monocrystalline silicon carbide layers; and second gallium nitride layers disposed on the amorphous and/or polycrystalline silicon carbide layers. 1. A semiconductor structure comprising:a monocrystalline silicon wafer;spaced apart monocrystalline silicon carbide layers disposed directly on the silicon wafer;amorphous and/or polycrystalline silicon carbide layers disposed directly on the silicon wafer between the monocrystalline silicon carbide layers;first gallium nitride layers disposed on the monocrystalline silicon carbide layers; andsecond gallium nitride layers disposed on the amorphous and/or polycrystalline silicon carbide layers.2. A semiconductor structure according to claim 1 , wherein the silicon carbide layers comprise 3-step cubic silicon carbide.3. A semiconductor structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first gallium nitride layers comprise monocrystalline cubic gallium nitride.4. A semiconductor structure according to claim 1 , wherein the second gallium nitride layers comprise amorphous and/or polycrystalline gallium nitride.5. A semiconductor structure according to claim 4 , wherein the amorphous and/or polycrystalline gallium nitride layers are cubic amorphous and/or polycrystalline gallium nitride layers.6. A semiconductor structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first gallium nitride layers are disposed directly on the monocrystalline silicon carbide layers claim 1 , and the second gallium nitride layers are disposed directly on the amorphous and/or polycrystalline silicon carbide layers.7. A semiconductor structure according to claim 1 , wherein the second gallium nitride ...

HIGH VOLTAGE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

We disclose a high voltage semiconductor device comprising a semiconductor substrate of a second conductivity type; a semiconductor drift region of the second conductivity type disposed over the semiconductor substrate, the semiconductor substrate region having higher doping concentration than the drift region; a semiconductor region of a first conductivity type, opposite to the second conductivity type, formed on the surface of the device and within the semiconductor drift region, the semiconductor region having higher doping concentration than the drift region; and a lateral extension of the first conductivity type extending laterally from the semiconductor region into the drift region, the lateral extension being spaced from a surface of the device. 1. A high voltage semiconductor device comprising:a semiconductor substrate of a second conductivity type;a semiconductor drift region of the second conductivity type disposed over the semiconductor substrate, the semiconductor substrate region having higher doping concentration than the drift region;a semiconductor region of a first conductivity type, opposite to the second conductivity type, formed on a surface of the device and within the semiconductor drift region, the semiconductor region having higher doping concentration than the drift region; anda lateral extension of the first conductivity type extending laterally from the semiconductor region into the drift region, the lateral extension being spaced from the surface of the device.2. A device according to claim 1 , further comprising a first semiconductor region of the second conductivity type located between the semiconductor substrate and the semiconductor drift region.3. A device according to or claim 1 , wherein the semiconductor region within the drift region is a second semiconductor region.4. A device according to any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the lateral extension is vertically spaced from the surface of the device.5. A device according to any ...

3,3-DISUBSTITUTED-(8-AZA-BICYCLO[3.2.1]OCT-8-YL)-[5-(1H-PYRAZOL-4-YL)-THIOPHEN-3-YL]-METHANONES AS INHIBITORS OF 11 (BETA)-HSD1

The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain 3,3-disubstituted-(8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone, 3,3-disubstituted-(6-aza-bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-6-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone, and 4,4-disubstituted piperidin-1-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone compounds of the following formula that, inter alia, inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1). The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat disorders that are ameliorated by the inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat the metabolic syndrome, which includes disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and associated disorders including insulin resistance, hypertension, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disorders such as ischaemic (coronary) heart disease; to treat CNS disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, including Alzheimer's disease; etc. 179-. (canceled)81. A compound according to claim 80 , wherein —Ris —H; and —Ris —H.82. A compound according to claim 80 , wherein —Ris —H; and —Ris —H.83. A compound according to claim 81 , wherein —Ris —H; and —Ris —H.84. A compound according to claim 80 , wherein —Ris —H.85. A compound according to claim 81 , wherein —Ris —H.86. A compound according to claim 82 , wherein —Ris —H.87. A compound according to claim 83 , wherein —Ris —H.88. A compound according to claim 80 , wherein each —Ris -Me; and each —Ris -Me.89. A compound according to claim 81 , wherein each —Ris -Me; and each —Ris -Me.90. A compound according to claim 82 , wherein each —Ris -Me; and each —Ris -Me.91. A compound according to claim 83 , wherein each —Ris -Me; and each —Ris -Me.92. A compound ...

Air Circuit Breaker Coil Adapter

Air circuit breaker coil adapter for adapting an air circuit breaker, comprises: a coil unit housing for releasably receiving an air circuit breaker coil unit, the coil unit housing having a coil retainer element for preventing or limiting upward movement of an air circuit breaker coil unit therein; a locator at a bottom end of the coil unit housing for positively locating the coil unit housing in a plunger aperture of an air circuit breaker housing, the locator having a plunger aperture therethrough by which an interior of the coil unit housing is in-use communicable with an interior of the air circuit breaker housing; and a housing retainer element for at least in part preventing or limiting vertical displacement of the coil unit housing. An air circuit breaker using such an adapter and a method of adapting an air circuit breaker are also provided. 1. An air circuit breaker coil adapter for adapting an air circuit breaker , the coil adapter comprising a coil unit housing which releasably receives an air circuit breaker coil unit , the coil unit housing having a coil retainer element which prevents or limits upward movement of an air circuit breaker coil unit therein , a locator at a bottom end of the housing which positively locates the housing in an aperture of an air circuit breaker housing , the locator having a plunger aperture therethrough by which an interior of the coil unit housing is in use communicable with an interior of the air circuit breaker housing , and a housing retainer element which at least in part prevents or limits vertical displacement of the coil unit housing when mounted on the air circuit breaker housing.2. The air circuit breaker coil adapter as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the coil unit housing is open at one side to enable side entry insertion of a said air circuit breaker coil unit.3. The air circuit breaker coil adapter as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the coil unit housing has an upright back and a laterally extending base whereby ...

System and method for content delivery optimization based on a combined captured facial landmarks and external datasets

A system and method to turn computer vision captured data of a subject into an optimized rearranged media content to a display device using historic or real-time data points captured by facial analytics software comprising a media compiler computer that receives a digital media segment and metadata describing the digital media segment, the metadata comprising, at least, a priority marker for each frame of a plurality of frames and one or more set durations and create a new digital media segment by rearranging at least a portion of the plurality of frames in combination with additional elements such as generated text, zooming in on focal items within the media and other techniques for highlighting key elements of the new digital media segment, the rearrangement based on priority markers associated to each frame and other pre-configurations.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTENT DELIVERY OPTIMIZATION BASED ON A COMBINED CAPTURED FACIAL LANDMARKS AND EXTERNAL DATASETS

A system and method to turn computer vision captured data of a subject into an optimized rearranged media content to a display device using historic or real-time data points captured by facial analytics software comprising a media compiler computer that receives a digital media segment and metadata describing the digital media segment, the metadata comprising, at least, a priority marker for each frame of a plurality of frames and one or more set durations and create a new digital media segment by rearranging at least a portion of the plurality of frames in combination with additional elements such as generated text, zooming in on focal items within the media and other techniques for highlighting key elements of the new digital media segment, the rearrangement based on priority markers associated to each frame and other pre-configurations. 1. A digital media arrangement system based on an attention condition comprising:a media compiler computer comprising a memory, an image capture component, a display component, one or more processors, and a plurality of programming instructions, the plurality of programming instructions stored in the memory and when executed by the one or more processor, cause the one or more processor to:receive a digital media segment from an administrator device;receive a plurality of metadata describing the digital media segment, the metadata comprising, at least, a priority marker for each frame of a plurality of frames and one or more set durations, each set duration being an amount of time associated to a set of frames;capture, by the image capture component, an image of a user;identify, using the image, a user profile associated to the user, the user profile comprising, at least, one or more attention conditions;determine a sequence of frames based on a first attention condition of the one or more attention conditions;compile a new digital media segment by rearranging, at least, a portion of the plurality of frames and additional elements, ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method for operating a driver assistance system () of a motor vehicle (), in which a rear image of an environmental region () of the motor vehicle () located substantially next to and/or behind the motor vehicle () is captured by at least one camera () of the driver assistance system (), the camera being provided on the vehicle, wherein at least one road marking () of a roadway () is recognized in the environmental region () based on the captured rear image. 1. A method for operating a driver assistance system of a motor vehicle , comprising:capturing a rear image of an environmental region of the motor vehicle located substantially next to and/or behind the motor vehicle by at least one camera of an electronic rearview mirror of the driver assistance system; anddisplaying the rear image on a display device in the motor vehicle; andidentifying at least one road marking of a roadway in the environmental region based on the captured rear image.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the rear image is captured reflection-mirrorless.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a lateral distance from a longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle to the at least one road marking is determined based on the at least one identified road marking.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising determining a lateral speed claim 1 , at which the motor vehicle approaches the at least one recognized road marking based on the at least one identified road marking.5. The method according to claim 4 , further comprising:determining a period of time left until traversing the road marking by the motor vehicle depending on the determined lateral speed.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a number of lanes of the roadway is determined based on the at least one identified road marking.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a current position of the motor vehicle with respect to at least two lanes of the roadway is determined based on the at ...

WAFER BOW REDUCTION

We describe a method for reducing bow in a composite wafer comprising a silicon wafer and a silicon carbide layer grown on the silicon wafer. The method includes applying nitrogen atoms during the growth process of the silicon carbide layer on the silicon wafer so as to generate a compressive stress within the composite wafer. 1. A method for reducing bow in a composite wafer comprising a silicon wafer and a silicon carbide epitaxial layer grown on the silicon wafer , the method comprising:applying nitrogen atoms during the epitaxial growth of the silicon carbide layer on the silicon wafer so as to generate a compressive stress within the composite wafer.2. A method for manufacturing a composite wafer , the method comprising:forming a silicon wafer;thermally growing a silicon carbide epitaxial layer on the silicon wafer to form the composite wafer; andapplying nitrogen atoms during the thermal epitaxial growth of the silicon carbide layer so as to generate a compressive stress within the composite wafer.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the nitrogen atoms are applied during the single crystal epitaxial growth phase of the silicon carbide layer.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the application of the nitrogen atoms generates the compressive stress to countermand a natural tensile stress causing the bow of the composite wafer claim 1 , and optionallythe compressive stress is generated at the same place within the composite wafer where the natural tensile stress is generated.5. (canceled)6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the interface between the silicon wafer and the silicon carbide layer includes dislocations or crystal defects claim 1 , and optionallywherein the dislocations or crystal defects at the interface incorporates the nitrogen atoms at a higher rate than a single crystal.7. (canceled)8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the silicon carbide layer is a 3-step cubic silicon carbide (3C—SiC); and/orwherein the application of ...

USE OF TIGHT JUNCTION ANTAGONISTS IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE LUNG INJURY AND ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS

The present application provides compositions and methods for treating acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The methods include administering one or more tight junction antagonists to the lung of a subject in need thereof. 1. A method of treating an excessive or undesirable permeability of lung tissue containing tight junctions comprising:administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising a tight junction antagonist.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the subject is a human.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the tight junction antagonist is a peptide.4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein the peptide comprises GGVLVQPG (SEQ ID NO:15).5. A method according to claim 3 , wherein the peptide consists of GGVLVQPG (SEQ ID NO:15).6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered in conjunction with an additional therapeutic agent.7. A method according to claim 7 , wherein the composition and the additional therapeutic agent are administered simultaneously.8. A method according to claim 7 , wherein the composition and the additional therapeutic agent are not administered simultaneously.9. A method according to claim 6 , wherein the composition further comprises the additional therapeutic agent.10. A method according to claim 6 , wherein the additional therapeutic agent is selected from the group consisting of aminosalicylates claim 6 , corticosteroids claim 6 , immunomodulators claim 6 , antibiotics claim 6 , cytokines claim 6 , chemokines and biologic therapeutics.11. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is formulated for pulmonary delivery.12. A method of treating acute respiratory distress syndrome claim 1 , comprising:administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising a tight junction antagonist.13. A method according to claim 12 , wherein the subject is a human.14. A method according to claim 12 , wherein the tight junction antagonist is a peptide.15. ...

CLEANING APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A TRANSPARENT FRONT ELEMENT OF AN OPTICAL SENSOR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS METHOD

The invention relates to a cleaning apparatus () for cleaning a transparent front element () of an optical sensor () for a motor vehicle (), including the transparent front element () and including a light source () for externally illuminating the front element () with light beams (), including a detector device () for receiving the light beams passed through the front element (), and including an evaluation device (), which is formed for evaluating the light beams received by the detector device () for determining a degree of contamination of the front element (), wherein a control signal () for a cleaning device () of the cleaning apparatus () is generable depending on the evaluation such that the front element () is cleanable by means of the cleaning device (). Further, the invention relates to an assembly () and to a method. 1. A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a transparent front element of an optical sensor for a motor vehicle , comprising:the transparent front element;a light source for externally illuminating the front element with light beams;a detector device for receiving the light beams passed through the front element; andan evaluation device, which is formed for evaluating the light beams received by the detector device for determining as degree of contamination of the front element, wherein a control signal for a cleaning device of the cleaning apparatus is generable depending on the evaluation such that the front element is cleanable by means of the cleaning device.2. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least the cleaning device is mounted displaceably relative with respect to the front element is mounted on a telescopic arm claim 1 , and/or the light source and the cleaning apparatus are disposed in a common housing.3. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the cleaning apparatus is formed for generating ultrasonic waves claim 1 , wherein the front element is cleanable by the ultrasonic waves.4. The cleaning ...

MULTILINE SCALER PROCESSOR

An image scaling processor is disclosed comprising a multi-pixel vertical scaler and a multiline horizontal scaler. The multi-pixel vertical scaler includes a plurality of convolvers that convolve a plurality of pixels in parallel with a vertical kernel comprising weights to generate vertically scaled pixels. The multiline horizontal scaler includes horizontal scaling circuits configured to receive vertically scaled pixels from respective line stores, wherein a given horizontal scaling circuit comprises an input configured to receive one vertically scaled pixel at a time, a pipeline of convolver stages configured to, at each stage, convolve vertically scaled pixels with respective horizontal kernel coefficients. The pipeline transfers pixels from a last convolver stage of the pipeline to a second memory, wherein the pixels from the last convolver stage of the pipeline are horizontally and vertically scaled, wherein the pixels stored in the second memory are arranged to be displayed as a scaled image. 1. An image scaling processor , having a scalable architecture , the image scaling processor , configured to at least upscale an image , comprising:at least four image line stores configured to store respective horizontal image lines;a vertical kernel addressing circuit, the vertical kernel addressing circuit configured to address memory that stores vertical kernel coefficients, wherein the memory that stores vertical kernel coefficients has separate coefficient outputs corresponding to respective multi-pixel vertical scaling circuits; a plurality of multi-pixel vertical scaling circuits configured to receive image pixels in parallel from respective image line stores in the at least four image line stores, wherein the plurality of multi-pixel vertical scaling circuits comprises at least four multi-pixel vertical scaling circuits configured to perform vertical scaling in parallel on respective pixels in respective lines;', an input configured to receive pixels from a ...

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RFID integrated in electronic assets

Methods and apparatus applying RFID technology to identify electronic components, devices, and systems to provide functions such as, for example, security of the assets, inventory tracking of the assets, identification of the assets, and short distance communication between the assets are disclosed. RFID transponders are integrated into electronic components, devices and systems at the component level (i.e., circuit chip, circuit board, etc.), the asset level (i.e., box, computer, etc.), or system level (i.e., network system, computer system, etc.).

Fan thrust reverser for jet propulsion plant

1,127,828. Turbofan thrust reversal. ROLLSROYCE Ltd. 28 June, 1967 [29 June, 1966; 4 Feb., 1967], Nos. 29274/66 and 5477/67. Heading B7G. A thrust reverser for a ducted fan jet propulsion engine comprises a double-walled casing 16 having several groups of radially aligned inner and outer thrust reverser flaps 26, 25, Fig. 2, pivotally mounted (e.g. at 27 and 31) near their downstream ends, there being means (e.g. a jack 35) to move the flaps between an inoperative position where they provide part of the inner and outer walls 37, 36 of the casing 16, and an operative position where their upstream ends lie radially inwardly, or outwardly, of the inner, or outer, wall, shown in broken lines, Fig. 2. The jacks 35, 58 may either be each connected directly to a group of flaps, or be all connected to a single annular ring 69, Fig. 7, which is in turn connected to the flaps. In Fig. 2 the outer flap 25 is shown pivoted to the inner flap 25 at 31 and has a further pin (33), Fig. 3 (not shown), sliding in a cam slot (34) in the thickness of the casing 16. In Fig. 7 the inner flap 63 is shown with a rubber tip 76 to provide a better seal on the compressor casing 53. In Fig. 8, the inner flap 63a is shown jointed at 94, the outer flap being replaced by four small ones 64a . . . 64d which are moved by a second jack, not shown. At the lowest part of the thrust reverser, there may be vanes (93), Fig. 10 (not shown), in the casing 16 between the flaps to deflect the reversed jet efflux sideways to prevent ground erosion. The engine may be carried on a pylon under a wing, Fig. 5 (not shown).

Method for assisting a driver of motor car, involves determining trajectory of motor car based on detected current steering angle of car and displaying graphical representation of trajectory with images of car surrounding region

The images of surrounding region of motor car (2) are captured by camera (3) at the motor car, and are displayed a display device. The trajectory of motor car is determined by a computing device (5) based on detected current steering angle of car. A graphical representation of trajectory of motor car is displayed with images on display device. A portable steering angle sensor (4) is detachably arranged at a steering wheel (9) of motor car for detecting the steering angle of motor car. The computing device is communicated with steering angle sensor. Independent claims are included for the following: (1) a steering angle sensor; and (2) a camera system.

Improvements in or relating to gas turbine propulsion units

1,006,205. Gas turbine jet engines. ROLLSROYCE Ltd. Nov. 1, 1963 [Oct. 5, 1963], No. 39309/63. Heading FIJ. [Also in Division B7] A gas turbine jet propulsion engine comprises in flow series a compressor, combustion equipment and a turbine driving the compressor and one or more orientable propulsion nozzles which receive the exhaust gases from the turbine and a part of the air compressed by the compressor, this air having by-passed the combustion equipment and turbine. In the two-shaft by-pass engine shown, two nozzles 28 are provided and are rotatable about an axis 30 by an air motor (Fig. 2, not shown). The cold flow passes into a manifold 20 encircling the engine through an annular duct 18 and the hot flow passes into the manifold through a chamber 25 and a duct 22, guide vanes 21, 27 imparting a circumferential velocity component to the gases. In a modification (Fig. 4, not shown) the vanes 21 are dispensed with and the vanes 27 are replaced by a series of nozzles. Alternatively (Figs. 5 and 6, not shown) the vanes 27 may be dispensed with and the vanes 21 replaced by a perforated plate. The engine may be of the single shaft type with the cold flow provided by a fan, the blades of which are mounted on the tips of the compressor blades. The engine thrust may be increased by burning fuel in the duct 18 or in the duct 22. The invention is also applicable to engines with centrifugal compressors. The engine is fitted in the fuselage of an aircraft with the axis 30 passing through the centre of gravity and two vertically disposed lift engines may also be provided, one ahead of and one behind the unit.

Temperature sensing device

1,119,935. Measuring temperature electrically. ROLLS-ROYCE Ltd. June 28, 1967 [May 2, 1966; Aug. 3, 1966], No. 19245/66 and 34812/66. Heading G1N. The temperature of a hot gas is measured by causing it to distort a ferromagnetic member thereby differentially varying two inductances connected in a bridge circuit. The hot gas flows through a conduit 11 (Fig. 1) made of soft iron having an external flange 15 located between two coils 26, 27. The rest of the transducer is made of material having a low co-efficient of expansion. In another embodiment (Fig. 7) distortion of the gas conduit 41a causes the external flange 45a to displace a soft iron sleeve 55a relative to two coils 64a, 65a.

Data processing system and method for remote recovery of a primary password

A data processing system and method are disclosed for remotely recovering a client computer system's primary password. The primary password be correctly entered prior to the client computer system becoming fully accessible to a user. The client computer system is coupled to a server computer system utilizing a network. Prior to the client computer system completing a boot process, a user is prompted to enter the primary password. An interrogative password method is provided in response to an incorrect entry of the primary password. The primary password is recoverable in response to a successful execution of the interrogative password method. The primary password is recoverable from the server computer system by the client computer system prior to said client computer system completing said boot process utilizing the interrogative password method.

Improvement in reaction production units with adjustable outlet nozzles

Accessory tuning device with spring lock

An accessory drive tuning device with a torsion spring for angular vibration isolation and having a spring pocket that frictionally engages the end of the torsion spring. The engagement may be with a wedge-shape on either the spring end or the pocket or both, adapted so that the spring end wedges into the pocket. The engagement may be by interference fit. One or both ends of the spring may be engaged in respective pockets.

Thrust reverser device

THERMAL TEMPERATURE OF GLASS "BY PARTICULATE MATTER"

ON ASSURE LA TREMPE THERMIQUE DE VERRE CHAUD EN ENGENDRANT UN COURANT DE PARTICULES AEREES EN FORMATION SERREE ET EN PROJETANT CE COURANT VERS LE VERRE. UNE SERIE DE TELS COURANTS SONT PROJETES A PARTIR D'UN ENSEMBLE D'AJUTAGES 30, 31 ET LA VITESSE DE PROJECTION DE CHAQUE COURANT EST SUFFISANTE POUR QUE LE COURANT CONSERVE SON INTEGRITE EN SE DIRIGEANT VERS LE VERRE 1. THERMAL TEMPERING OF HOT GLASS IS ENSURED BY GENERATING A CURRENT OF AERATED PARTICLES IN TIGHT FORMATION AND BY PROJECTING THIS CURRENT TOWARDS THE GLASS. A SERIES OF SUCH CURRENTS ARE PROJECTED FROM A SET OF 30, 31 NOZZLES AND THE SPREADING SPEED OF EACH CURRENT IS SUFFICIENT FOR THE CURRENT TO KEEP ITS INTEGRITY BY GOING TOWARDS GLASS 1.

THERMAL TEMPERATURE OF GLASS "BY PARTICULATE MATTER"

L'INVENTION PROPOSE UN APPAREIL ET UN PROCEDE POUR LA TREMPE THERMIQUE DE VERRE PAR REFROIDISSEMENT BRUSQUE DU VERRE AU MOYEN D'UNE MATIERE PARTICULAIRE. ON CONSTITUE UNE MASSE DE MATIERE PARTICULAIRE AEREE MOBILE 28, 29 ET L'ON DISPOSE DES MOYENS 49 DE SOUTIRAGE DE GAZ ET D'AMENEE DE GAZ DANS UNE REGION DE LA MASSE DANS LAQUELLE ON DOIT ETABLIR UN ECOULEMENT DE LA MATIERE PARTICULAIRE VERS LE VERRE. PAR REGLAGE DES MOYENS D'AMENEE ET DE SOUTIRAGE DE GAZ, ON REGLE LA MOBILITE DE LA MATIERE PARTICULAIRE ET ON REND POSSIBLE L'ETABLISSEMENT ET L'INTERRUPTION DE L'ECOULEMENT. THE INVENTION PROVIDES AN APPARATUS AND A PROCESS FOR THE THERMAL TEMPERING OF GLASS BY BLAST COOLING OF THE GLASS BY MEANS OF A PARTICULAR MATERIAL. A MOBILE AERATED PARTICULAR MATERIAL MASS 28, 29 IS CONSTITUTED AND AVAILABLE 49 FOR GAS SUPPLY AND GAS SUPPLY IN A REGION OF THE MASS IN WHICH A FLOW OF THE PARTICULAR MATTER TOWARDS THE GLASS IS AVAILABLE . BY ADJUSTING THE MEANS OF SUPPLYING AND WITHDRAWING GAS, THE MOBILITY OF THE PARTICULAR MATTER IS ADJUSTED AND THE ESTABLISHMENT AND INTERRUPTION OF THE FLOW IS MADE POSSIBLE.

IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THIN-WALL OBJECTS IN PLASTIC MATERIALS

FOERBAETTRINGAR BEROERANDE BEHAOLLARE

Method for providing a single preloaded software image with an ability to support multiple hardware configurations and multiple types of computer systems

The hard disk drive of a computer system is loaded with a preloaded image including an operating system, a number of application programs, and a device driver installation routine, all of which are not dependent on the hardware configuration of the computer system. A hidden partition of the hard disk drive is also loaded with a number of device drivers, which are dependent upon the hardware configuration. During the first boot only of the preloaded image, the device drivers are installed by the device driver installation routine.

Isolator decoupler

An isolator decoupler comprising a shaft, a pulley journalled to the shaft, a one-way clutch engaged with the shaft, a spring carrier engaged with the one-way clutch, the spring carrier having a spring carrier surface, a torsion spring having a first end laser welded to the pulley and a second end laser welded to the spring carrier, the torsion spring having a volute with a width w, an annular spring support member having a spring support member outside surface, the annular spring support member independently moveable from the spring carrier and independently moveable from the shaft, a gap g between the annular spring support member and the spring carrier, the gap g being less than the width w, the first end comprising a first end coil, the first end coil bearing upon the spring support member outside surface, the first end coil laser welded to the spring support member outside surface, a torsion spring radial contraction limited by engagement with the spring carrier surface, and the gap g and the width w have a relationship (w−2r)>(g+c1+c2) were g>0.

Method and system for customizing a client computer system configuration for a current user using BIOS settings downloaded from a server

A method and system are disclosed for dynamically loading selected BIOS modules and settings from a server computer system to a client computer system according to an identity of a user who is currently utilizing the client computer system. The client computer system is coupled to a server computer system via a network. Selected BIOS modules and settings are associated with a particular user. These BIOS modules and settings are those preferred by the particular user to use in order to customize the client computer system when the client computer system is used by the particular user. The associations among the particular user and the selected BIOS modules and settings are stored in the server computer system. The selected BIOS modules and settings are downloaded from the server computer system to the client computer system when the particular user causes the client computer system to start booting, i.e. when the particular user is the current user. The client computer system is then booted utilizing these downloaded BIOS modules and settings. The client computer system is booted utilizing BIOS modules and settings received from the server computer system in order to customize the client computer system according to the current user's preferences.

Pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine compounds, and their use as phosphodiesterase inhibitors

The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein:R1 is C1-4alkyl, C1-3fluoroalkyl, -CH2CH2OH or -CH2CH2CO2C1-2alkyl;R2 is a hydrogen atom (H), methyl or C1fluoroalkyl;R3 is optionally substituted C3-8cycloalkyl or optionally substituted mono-unsaturated-C5-7cycloalkenyl or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group of sub-formula (aa), (bb) or (cc); in which n1 and n2 independently are 1 or 2; and in which Y is O, S, SO2, or NR10; or R3 is a bicyclic group (dd) or (ee): ; and wherein X is NR4R5 or OR5a. The compounds are phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors, in particular PDE4 inhibitors. Also provided is the use of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of an inflammatory and/or allergic disease in a mammal such as a human, for example chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, or allergic rhinitis.

Patent GR76759B

Amido-thiophene compounds and their use

The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain amido-thiophene compounds that, inter alia, inhibit 11 .beta.-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1(11 .beta.-HSD1). The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit 11 .beta.-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat disorders that are ameliorated by the inhibition of 11 .beta.-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat the metabolic syndrome, which includes disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and associated disorders including insulin resistance, hypertension, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disorders such as ischaemic (coronary) heart disease; to treat CNS disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, including Alzheimer's disease; etc.

Multi-ratio planetary gear transmission

Heat sealable film and process for making same

USING RESINS CONTAINING AN ISOCYANATE ENDED POLYURETHANE OF AVERAGE MOLECULAR WEIGHT MORE THAN 1000 AND AN ORGANIC POLYISOCYANATE CONTAINING ISOCYANURATE RINGS AND HAVING AN AVERAGE OF MORE THAN TWO ISOCYANATE GROUPS PER MOLECULE AS AN INTERMEDIATE ADHESIVE COAT BETWEEN A THERMOPLASTIC FILM AND A COATING OF A HEAT SEALABLE MATERIAL.

Semiconductor data storage cell and structure

A semiconductor data storage element comprises first and second charge storage elements 12, 14 connected between respective first and second data lines BL, BL' and the first and second emitter terminals of a dual emitter bipolar transistor 10. The transistor 10 has a collector terminal connected to a reference voltage R and a base control terminal connected to an address line W. The transistor 10 has conductive and non-conductive modes of operation selectable in accordance with a voltage applied to the address line W. Data is written to and read from the data storage element under the control of signals applied to the two data lines BL, BL' and the address line W with the data being stored on the two charge storage elements 12, 14. The two charge storage elements store complementary charges representative of a data value being stored. When data is read with the transistor 10 in its conductive mode of operation the complementary charges are reduced to substantially the same level thereby producing a differential voltage between the first and second data lines BL, BL' in accordance with the binary value, obviating the need for a dummy cell. <IMAGE>

Silicon carbide epitaxy

Downward vortex dissipator basin

ABSTRACT A dissipator basin for reducing the kinetic energy of water exiting from steeply sloped highway culverts, spillways and the like which is especially useful in mountainous country. A substantially rectangular basin is provided with a massive impact block shaped so that water from the culvert strikes the underside of an upwardly and rearwardly facing projection which causes the water to be swept downwardly and rearwardly as a downward vortex which tends to dissipate the kinetic energy as heat.

Water circulator device

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A low energy consumption water circulator device for creating a flow of water in a body of water. The device comprises a support raft to sit on the body of water. A number of photovoltaic panels are mounted on the raft to generate electrical energy. A DC motor which drives a propeller at a low angular velocity is suspended from the raft in the water body. The motor receives its power from the photovoltaic panels. An intake pipe with an outlet end positioned close to the surface of the water body and an inlet end close to the middle elevation depths of the water body is suspended from the raft so that the propeller, during operation, is located in the intake pipe. A water circulation device is associated with the outlet end of the intake pipe to change the direction of the water leaving the outlet end of the pipe so that it reaches the surface of the water body and does not immediately plunge back downwards. The water circulator device is designed primarily for use in remote sites, particularly where there is no access to grid electricity.

Heat strengthened glass

A method of producing heat strengthened glass in which the glass is heated to a temperature above its strain point and is then cooled while horizontally supported. Discontinuous support is provided for the glass as it is cooled by intermittent regional contact with the lower surface of the glass, whereby any pattern of iridescence resulting from heat transfer between the lower glass surface and the support is free of prominent continuous features. A glass treatment furnace for producing heat strengthened glass, has horizontal glass-supporting rollers and cooling-flow supply means in the vicinity of those rollers, the bearing surface of each roller comprising discontinuous bearing elements which provide intermittent regional support contact with the lower surface of the glass.

METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PRODUCE PLASTIC MATERIAL CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC MATERIAL CONTAINERS SO PRODUCED

COMPOSITION INCLUDING A PDE-4 INHIBITOR AND ANTAGONIST OF THE HI-RECEIVER AND ITS USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF A MEDICINAL PRODUCT FOR THE TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES

1.- Un método de profilaxis, tratamiento, o reducción de la duración o frecuencia de las exacerbaciones asociadas con una enfermedad respiratoria que comprende la administración de una cantidad efectiva de un inhibidor de la PDE 4 y un antagonista de receptores H1 a un paciente en necesidad del mismo.2.- El método de la reivindicación 1 en donde el inhibidor de la PDE4 es cis[ciano-4-(3-ciclopentiloxi-4-metoxifenil)ciclohexan-1-carboxilato], roflumilast o N-(3,5-dicloropirid-4-il)-2-[1-(4-fluorobencil-5-hidroxiindol-3-il]-2-oxoacetamida) y el antagonista de receptores H1 es astemizol, levocabastina HCI, loratadina o su análogo descarboetoxilo, tertenadina o hidrocloruro de fexofenadina.3.- Una composición para la profilaxis, tratamiento, o reducción de las exacerbaciones asociadas con una enfermedad pulmonar que comprende una cantidad efectiva de un inhibidor de la PDE4, una cantidad efectiva de un antagonista de receptores H1 y un excipiente farmacéuticamente aceptable.4.- La composición de la reivindicación 2 en donde el inhibidor de la PDE4 es cis[ciano-4-(3-ciclopentiloxi-4-metoxifenil)ciclohexan-1-carboxilato], roflumilast o N-(3,5-dicloropirid-4- il)-2-[1-(4- fluorobencil- 5-hidroxiindoI - 3- iI] - 2-oxoacetamida) y el antagonista de los receptores H1 es astemizol, levocabastina HCI, loratadina o su análogo de descarboetoxilo, terfenadina o hidrocloruro de fexofenadina.5.- La composición de la reivindicación 2 o 3 la cual es una tableta oral.6.- La composición de la reivindicación 2 o 3 la cual es una preparación acuosa para administración nasal.7.- La composición de la reivindicación 2 o 3 la cual es una preparación para administración nasal.8.- La composición de la reivindicación 2 o 3 en la cual el inhibidor de la PDE4 y el antagonista de los receptores H1 es combinado con un propulsor para formar una composición la cual es liberada utilizando un inhalador de dosis medida. 1. A method of prophylaxis, treatment, or reduction of the duration or frequency of ...

Rfid integrated in electronic assets

Methods and apparatus applying RFID technology to identify electronic components, devices, and systems to provide functions such as, for example, security of the assets, inventory tracking of the assets, identification of the assets, and short distance communication between the assets are disclosed. RFID transponders (212) are integrated into electronic components (200), devices and systems at the component level (i.e., circuit chip (214), circuit board (216), etc.), the asset level (i.e., box, computer, etc.) or system level (i.e., network system, computer system, etc.).

Air intake for power plant of supersonic aircraft

Method and system for booting up a computer system in a secure fashion

A method and system for booting up a computer system in a secure fashion is disclosed. The method and system comprise determining the presence of a security feature element during an initialization of the computer system wherein the security feature element includes a public key and a corresponding private key, storing a portion of the public key in a nonvolatile memory within the computer system if the security feature element is present and utilizing an algorithm to determine the presence of the security feature element prior to a subsequent boot-up of the computer system. Through the use of the present invention, a computer system is capable of being booted up whereby the computer system determines if a security feature element was previously present in the system. If a security feature element was previously present in the computer system, any stored keys, along with the secrets that they protect, are prevented from being compromised. It is also an object of the present invention to preclude the system from compromising any keys and associated secrets if a security feature element in the system was not previously present in the system.

Material handling apparatus and method

Access point initiated forced roaming based upon bandwidth

Apparatus and method provides dynamic load balancing of network bandwidth between access points in an 802.11 wireless LAN. The access point generates and monitors average bandwidth utilization of client devices connected to said access point. The average bandwidth utilization for each client device is aggregated and selected clients are forced to roam to other access points if the aggregate bandwidth is equal or exceeds a threshold.

Sealed tensioner

A sealed tensioner comprising a base, an arm pivotally engaged with the base, a spring engaged with the base and the arm, a bushing operationally disposed between the base and the arm, the arm being pivotally engaged with the bushing, a first seal engaged with the arm for preventing a fluid from contacting the bushing, and a second seal engaged with the base for preventing a fluid from contacting the bushing.

Method and device for locating a buried element

A method for assisting the driver of a motor vehicle when maneuvering the motor vehicle with a trailer, driver assistance system and team

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Unterstützen eines Fahrers eines Kraftfahrzeugs (1) beim Rangieren des Kraftfahrzeugs (1) mit einem Anhänger (3), wobei mittels zumindest einer fahrzeugseitigen Kamera (5) und mittels zumindest einer anhängerseitigen Kamera (10) Bilddaten aus einem Umgebungsbereich (12) des Kraftfahrzeugs (1) erfasst werden und in Abhängigkeit von den erfassten Bilddaten ein Bild (B) des Umgebungsbereiches (12) zum Anzeigen auf einer fahrzeugseitigen Anzeigeeinrichtung (14) erstellt wird, wobei eine Perspektive (P1, P2), aus welcher der Umgebungsbereich (12) in dem Bild (B) angezeigt wird, in Abhängigkeit von einem Schwenkwinkel (17) zwischen dem Anhänger (3) und dem Kraftfahrzeug (1) bestimmt wird. Die Erfindung betrifft außerdem ein Fahrerassistenzsystem (2) sowie ein Gespann mit einem Kraftfahrzeug (1), einem Anhänger (3) und einem Fahrerassistenzsystem (2). The invention relates to a method for assisting a driver of a motor vehicle (1) when maneuvering the motor vehicle (1) with a trailer (3), wherein image data from an environmental area is obtained by means of at least one vehicle-side camera (5) and by means of at least one trailer-side camera (10) (12) of the motor vehicle (1) are detected and, depending on the acquired image data, an image (B) of the surrounding area (12) for display on a vehicle-side display device (14) is created, wherein a perspective (P1, P2) from which the surrounding area (12) is displayed in the image (B) is determined in dependence on a pivot angle (17) between the trailer (3) and the motor vehicle (1). The invention also relates to a driver assistance system (2) and a team with a motor vehicle (1), a trailer (3) and a driver assistance system (2).

IMPACT DRILLING DEVICE.

Corrosion-resistant zinc-nickel plated bearing races

A rolling element bearing includes a first ring having a first raceway; a second ring having a second raceway, and rolling elements between the two raceways. The first and second rings are positioned and configured so that the first and second raceways form a channel which retains the rolling elements. A first zinc alloy plated layer is on the first ring including at the first raceway, and a second zinc alloy plated layer is on the second ring including at the second raceway. The rolling elements may also be plated with a zinc alloy layer. The layers are porous and thus permit hydrogen to escape from the rings and rolling elements when baked, so that the rings and rolling elements possess low hydrogen embrittlement. The layers provide physical and galvanic protection to the underlying substrates for the rings.

Sand reclamation.

Semiconductor device

Glass material for covering. Sealing or joining of objects with a coefficient of linear thermal expansion of less than 50 χ 10 to the power of 7 / degree C

CONTAINER.

Computer system having automatic power on and initialization for in-box configuration

Described is a computer system which is operable to allow configuration to occur on the system unit without removing the system unit from its packaging. The computer system is coupled to a remote computer via a data communication link. The system is operative to detect whether it is in a configuration mode when a power source and a network connection are made through the packaging. If the configuration mode is detected by the system, the system powers on and places itself in the configuration mode to allow (1) the remote computer to transfer signals to the system via the communication link to set up data transfers to the memory of the system, and (2) the remote computer to transfer data to the memory of the system for storage therein, whereby the system is configured at least in part in its packaging.

Pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine compounds, and their use as phosphodiesterase inhibitors

Ducted fan gas turbine engine

A DUCTED FAN GAS TURBINE ENGINE HAVING A JET PIPE, WITHIN WHICH A THRUST REVERSER IS MOUNTED, THE JET PIPE HAVING AT LEAST ONE MOVABLE PORTION WHICH IS MOVABLE BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION, IN WHICH IT CLOSES AN OPENING IN THE JET PIPE, AND AN OPEN POSITION IN WHICH IT OPENS THE SAID OPENING TO A FLOW OF THE JET GASES FROM THE SAID THRUST REVERSER, THE MOVABLE PORTION, WHEN IN THE OPEN POSITION, EXTENDING INTO THE FLOW PATH OF THE FAN AIR SO AS TO CAUSE REVERSAL OF THE LATTER.

insulation pulley

a presente invenção refere-se a uma polia de isolamento compreendendo um cubo, uma polia articulada ao cubo, um suporte de mola articulado ao cubo, uma mola de torção engatada entre a polia e o suporte de mola, um elemento de atrito engatado entre o suporte de mola e o cubo, o elemento de atrito compreendendo uma primeira superfície com múltiplas estrias para engatar o suporte de mola e uma segunda superfície com múltiplas estrias para engatar o cubo, e a primeira superfície com múltiplas estrias e a segunda superfície com múltiplas estrias estendendo-se em uma direção radial normal a um eixo de rotação a-a. The present invention relates to an insulation pulley comprising a hub, a hub hinged pulley, a hub hinged spring support, a torsion spring engaged between the pulley and the spring support, a friction element engaged between the spring support and hub, the friction element comprising a first multi-ribbed surface for engaging the spring support and a second multi-ribbed surface for engaging the hub, and the first multi-ribbed surface and the second multi-ribbed surface extending in a radial direction normal to an axis of rotation aa.

THERMAL GLASS TEMPERING

(4-phenyl-piperidin-1-yl) - [5-1H-pyrazol-4-yl) -thiophene-3-yl] -METHANONFORBINDELSER AND THEIR USE

Isolator decoupler with torque limiter

An isolator decoupler comprising a pulley (5), the pulley journalled to a shaft (1), a torsion spring (6) having an end (61) engaged with the pulley (5), the torsion spring (6) loadable in an unwinding direction, a one-way clutch carrier (8), a one-way clutch (14) disposed between the shaft (1) and the one-way clutch carrier (8), a wrap spring (7) engagable with an inner surface (81) of the one-way clutch carrier (8), the wrap spring (7) coupled to the torsion spring (6), and the wrap spring (7) loadable in the unwinding direction such that the wrap spring (7) through friction is able to lockably engage the inner surface (81) in a driving direction.

Tensioner

A tensioner comprising a base, a shaft connected to the base, an eccentric adjuster coaxially engaged with the shaft, an arm pivotally engaged with the shaft, a pulley journalled to the arm, a torsion spring engaged between the arm and the base, the arm comprising a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion disposed axially opposite from the first receiving portion, a first damping member disposed between the arm and the base, the first damping member frictionally engaged with the base and engaged with first receiving portion, a second damping member disposed between the arm and the eccentric adjuster having a member engaged with the second receiving portion, and a biasing member disposed between the first damping member and the arm for applying a normal force to the first damping member and to the second damping member.

PROCEDURE AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING THIN WALL WASTED PLASTIC ART.