Abstract:
Methods and an apparatus for monitoring and conditioning strip material are disclosed. The disclosed methods and apparatus receive encoder signals and sensor data to monitor a condition of a strip material. The system obtains a plurality of sensor readings associated with the condition of the strip material, converts the readings into a dimensional profile, and outputs a visual display of the dimensional profile. If an undesired material condition is detected, a material conditioner is adjusted to achieve a desired material condition. Each time the strip material passes a sensor, data associated with the strip material is recorded. The dimensional profile is additionally shown to an operator to facilitate the input of commands by the operator used to urge the material toward a desired profile.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a 24 hour extended release dosage formulation and unit dosage form thereof of venlafaxine hydrochloride, an antidepressant, which provides better control of blood plasma levels than conventional tablet formulations which must be administered two or more times a day and further provides a lower incidence of nausea and vomiting than the conventional tablets. More particularly, the invention comprises an extended release formulation of venlafaxine hydrochloride comprising a therapeutically effective amount of venlafaxine hydrochloride in spheroids comprised of venlafaxine hydrochloride, microcrystalline cellulose and, optionally, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose coated with a mixture of ethyl cellulose and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, an educational non-flight capable satellite is described comprising a plurality of modular subsystems that are adapted to be coupled together via standardized bus connectors and standard mechanical connectors. The educational satellite is fully functional and can be utilized for teaching satellite engineering and operation at high school through college level courses.
Abstract:
Sequence data for the sheep α(1,3)galactosyltransferase (α1,3GT) gene is provided in this disclosure, which allows the user to construct vectors for expressing or inactivating the α1,3GT gene. This in turn enables the user to control expression of the Galα(1,3)Gal xenoantigen on the surface of cells.
Abstract:
A drilling attachment for use in wet and dry drilling operations includes a housing having first and second fluid conduits, and a drive shaft mounted within the housing and having fluid transmitting first and second end portions in fluid communication with a respective first and second fluid conduit. In one embodiment, at any time one end of the drive shaft is coupled to a drive unit and the other end of the drive shaft is coupled to a core drill bit. In a dry drilling operation, dust is extracted from the core of the drill bit, is passed through the drive shaft and exits the housing via one of the fluid conduits. In a wet drilling operation, fluid such as water is passed through the other of the fluid conduits, through the drive shaft and into the core of the drill bit.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is an invention that relates generally to a system and method for providing an on-line forum that permits a user to define a web page. The system enables a user who is unskilled in the development of web pages to be able to define his own web page, within the constraints of a general template. The system provides an on-line forum for permitting at least one user to define a web page. The web page comprises a plurality of web page elements. The system includes a computing complex accessible to the user via a network. The computing complex has at least one processing node and at least one storage medium, and the processing node is programmed to cooperate with the storage medium to provide: a database that stores data describing at least one of the web page elements; and, a first software module designed to produce a template representing the web page. The template consists of a plurality of template elements, each of which corresponds to one of the web page elements, and some of which are selectable. The first software module is also designed to permit redefinition of a web page element corresponding to a template element, in response to the template element being selected.
Abstract:
A video surveillance system is set up, calibrated, tasked, and operated. The system extracts video primitives and extracts event occurrences from the video primitives using event discriminators. The system can undertake a response, such as an alarm, based on extracted event occurrences.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a seed dryer having an air kettle. The air kettle defines a seedbed. A plenum and diffuser direct air from an air supply to the bottom of the seedbed without the need for screens. The air from the air supply is provided with sufficient pressure that the seedbed is fluidized which decreases the need for mechanical agitation of the seeds.
Abstract:
A protective housing assembly, and an associated method, for storing optical storage media, such as a compact disc or digital video disc. The housing assembly includes a housing base member and a housing cover member that are positionable in a confronting arrangement that defines an enclosure. When storage media is positioned at the area forming the enclosure, and the housing base and cover members are positioned in the confronting arrangement, an airtight enclosure is formed. Air is evacuated out of the enclosure by an evacuator to form vacuum conditions at the enclosure. Environmental elements that might degrade or damage the storage media are maintained thereby out of contact with the storage media.
Abstract:
An apparatus and system for dissipating water wave energy and for shoreline control including a module with a generally hollow body, a pair of opposed flanges attached to adjacent corners of the body, a pair of axially aligned mounting apertures in the flanges for connecting the body to similar bodies for forming a wave energy dissipation system, and a recess disposed between the flanges. Each recess contains a plurality of boundary layer interrupting projections for substantially disrupting any laminar flow of water past the surface and creating turbulent flow.