Abstract:
Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more particularly, a control system and uniform user interface for centrally controlling these devices in a manner that appears seamless and transparent to the user. In a preferred embodiment, a command center or hub of a network system includes a context and connection permutation sensitive control system that enables centralized and seamless integrated control of all types of input devices. The control system preferably includes a versatile icon based graphical user interface that provides a uniform, on-screen centralized control system for the network system. The user interface, which includes a visual recognition system, enables the user to transparently control multiple input devices over a variety of protocols while operating on a single control layer of an input command device. In an alternative embodiment, the control system also enables gated signal pass-through control while avoiding signal jamming.
Abstract:
A method of reducing the NO content of a gas stream comprises contacting the gas stream with an amount of HNCO at a temperature effective for heat-induced decomposition of cyanuric acid, said amount and temperature being effective for the resultant lowering of the NO content of the gas stream, said cyanuric acid being particulate and having a particle size of less than 90 .mu.m.
Abstract:
A tamper indicating package including a bottle and a molded plastic closure removably secured to the finish portion of the bottle by engaging helical threads on the outside of the bottle finish and the inside of an annular skirt portion of the closure, respectively. The closure is provided with at least one aperture in the annular skirt and a flexible finger on the outside of the annular skirt in radial alignment with the aperture. The flexible finger has a lower end which is affixed to the annular skirt and an upper free end, and the upper free end is deflected inwardly through the aperture, after the molding of the closure, to engage the underside of an annular bead on the finish of the bottle in an interference fit. The annular skirt of the closure is scored along a line above the lower end of the flexible finger to form a breakaway ring in the lower portion of the annular skirt which is frangible with respect to the portion of the closure skirt thereabove and which separates therefrom upon the first opening or attempted opening of the package.