Abstract:
A mounting pin assembly having a retaining member which includes a locating surface and a boss extending from the locating surface. The mounting pin assembly also has a locating member slidably mountable upon the locating surface of the retaining member. The locating member also has an enlarged portion defined by an outwardly divergent face. The mounting pin assembly also has a tensioning member extending between and coupling the boss of said retaining member and the locating member. The tensioning member is configured to cause relative contraction of the mounting pin assembly such that the locating member is drawn upon the locating surface of the retaining member towards the boss when a tensile force is applied to the tensioning member.
Abstract:
A fishing reel end plate (200) may comprise a unitary disk (200) having a generally central opening (252) between a frame facing side (220) and an exterior side (210) thereof, a bridge (230) proximate the frame facing side (220) and a wall (242) joining a fundus and the exterior side (210) defining a first cavity (250) open at the exterior side (210). The bridge (230) may have a hole (232) spaced apart from a generally central opening (252) for receiving a stud (120). The unitary disk (200) may have a second cavity (260) open at the frame facing side (220) and separated from the first cavity (250) by a common portion of the wall (242). The common wall (242) portion may have an opening (212) between the first and second cavities (250, 260). The end plate (200) may be mounted to the frame (20) of a fishing reel (10).
Abstract:
The invention provides methods, compositions, kits, and systems for the sensitive detection of cardiac troponin, Such methods, compositions, kits, and systems are useful in diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of methods of treatment in conditions that involve release of cardiac troponin.
Abstract:
Disclosed are svstems and methods that enable an end user (110, 115) to control the parameters behavior, and identity of network communications regardless of the limitations placed upon these controls by the end user's communications device or communications service provider (120) An intermediate proxy (180) resides on a telecommunications network (100) and accepts tnbound and outbound communications to and from a network communication device The intermediate proxv functions as an intermediary for network communications that occur between the network communications device and other network communications devices In this manner, the intermediate media proxy can control various features of the communications independent of limitations enacted by the end user's communications device or communications service provider.
Abstract:
A flexible, retractable assembly for use as a door, space divider, covering or the like which comprises a sheet (20) such as Mylar polyester film having a permanent memory set to roll up on itself or otherwise retract automatically into a coil (42), accordion, or other compact configuration. The assembly is adapted to be stored on one side of an opening and then guided across the opening to fully or partially cover the opening. The permanent memory set of the sheet permits it to retract at least partially under its own force to eliminate or minimize the need for separate rewinding apparatus. The sheet may substitute for a variety of standard products including entryway doors, closet, cabinet and shower doors, screen doors and windows, room dividers, machinery guards and covers for various items such as fluorescent light fixtures. The sheet may be combined with decorative finishes including a tambour composite structure providing aesthetic and functional advantages.
Abstract:
A fluid recycling unit for use on board an aircraft or other passenger transportation vehicle. The fluid recycling unit captures various types of used fluids, filters or otherwise appropriately treats the fluids, and recycles the fluids for various uses onboard the vehicle.
Abstract:
A hand dryer (1) includes a fan (4), and a housing defining a fan chamber (16) arranged to receive blown air from the fan (4). The fan chamber (16) comprises an outlet (44) defining the air outlet of the dryer (1) through which air is blown directly to the outside atmosphere. The fan chamber (16) is configured such that it tapers towards the outlet (44) to accelerate air flow therethrough. The outlet (44) comprises an elongate slot and the fan chamber (16) tapers to the elongate slot to optimise drying airflow for hand drying with the letterbox configuration providing an airflow which effectively spans a user's hands during drying.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses methods for the detection and monitoring of a condition in a subject using highly sensitive detection of molecules. The invention provides a method for detecting or monitoring a condition in a subject, comprising detecting a first marker in a first sample from the subject and detecting a second marker, wherein the first marker comprises a biomarker, e.g., Cardiac Troponin-I (cTnl) or Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), and wherein the limit of detection of the first marker is less than about 10 pg/ml. The second marker can be a biomarker, physiological marker, a molecular marker or a genetic marker.
Abstract:
The invention described herein provides methods, compositions, kits, and systems for the sensitive detection of prostate specific antigen. Such methods, compositions, kits, and systems are useful in diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of methods of treatment in conditions that involve release of prostate specific antigen.
Abstract:
A device for stabilizing a workpiece on a work table is provided that includes a cam member having a spiral-shaped bearing face that engages the workpiece when the workpiece moves in a first direction to urge the workpiece against a table top, fence, or other structure to prevent kickback and that rotates in an opposite direction to allow the workpiece to move without interference toward a working tool associated with the work table. A torsion spring urges the cam member to rotate into constant contact with the workpiece to provide instant reaction to a kickback situation. In addition, the cam member guides the workpiece as it moves on the work table. A base enables adjustment longitudinally, laterally, and orthogonally with respect to the work table.