Abstract:
A filter selector generates a filter address value to select one of a number of frequency characteristics of a filter to resample a first data signal from a first segment of data in order to generate second sampled data signal in a second segment of data. The filter selector includes an adder which adds a resampling factor to a previous address value to generate a current address value if the previous address value is less than a comparator value and which subtracts the comparator value from the previous address value to generate the current address value if the previous address value is greater than or equal to the comparator value. The current address value is shifted by n bits, where n is an integer, to generate the filter address value.
Abstract:
A marine drive (10, 310) has two counter-rotating propellers (12 and 14, 312 and 314). Inner and outer concentric counter-rotating propeller shafts (40 and 42, 340 and 338) are supported by a spool (38, 336) in the lower horizontal bore (28, 328). Passages are provided in the housing for communicating lubrication and/or exhaust with the horizontal bore. Locking structure (50, 404) holds the driven gears and bearings in place in the lower horizontal bore.
Abstract:
A marine drive (10) has a spool (36) positioned in the lower horizonal bore (28) and supporting a dual propeller shaft assembly (38, 40). An exhaust passage (130) includes a passage (132) in the drive housing (26) communicating with the horizontal bore (28) at the spool (36), and a spool exhaust passage (134) passing exhaust rearwardly through the spool to the propeller through-hub exhaust passages (136, 138), providing through-hub exhaust through dual propellers (12, 14). An oil passage (152) in the housing (26) communicates with the horizontal bore (28) forwardly of the exhaust passage (132) and lubricates the dual propeller shaft assembly.
Abstract:
Apparatus for improved alignment of the components of a freeweight barbell system include a weight tray employing spacing members for lateral support of the weights when stored upright thereon. The bar includes sleeves having shoulders to further align the weights when mounted on the bar. Guide channels include rearward downwardly disposed ramps to minimize contact of the weights with the tray surface until the bar has been moved to the rearward position. Interior weight support channels minimize bending of a weighted bar to ease movement and prevent lateral misalignment of the weights. Two alternate retaining clips are provided to improve the securing of the weights which themselves have been reformed to also improve support, guidance and alignment of the weights whether stored or secured to the bar.
Abstract:
A split phase cam-controlled weight lifting exercise machine employs two independently selectable weight stacks connected by cable and pulley assemblies to a respective phase of the cam. Exercise arms are pivotally mounted for pivotal movement of the cams to which are connected the cables in a manner to provide for a different moment arm for one loaded weight than for the other during a part of the exercise. The weight loading is selected by a pin that fits through the weights and a guide rod mounted so as to not contact the weights and cause friction that degrades the benefits of the split cam operation. The guide rod is mounted on bearings that limit movement to the vertical direction. The weights include integral interlocks to align them vertically in a stack.
Abstract:
A barbell weight lifting apparatus comprising a plurality of spaced weights stored on spaced apart support trays and arranged in two horizontal rows on a frame, the weights each having an identically positioned horizontal slot therein and a vertically disposed pin mounted in therein for securing the weights to a lifting bar. The lifting bar has a rotatable collar on each end with spaced circumferential grooves cut therein in positions to be in line with the pins in the weights when the lifting bar is positioned in the slots. The lifting bar has round wheels attached to the ends thereof which rest in a guide channel on each end of the frame and cooperate with a pair of spaced alignment bar mounted on the frame for control of the motion of the lifting bar to maintain the lifting bar in proper alignment with the frame and the weights during weight loading and unloading procedures. Weights not selected for attachment to the lifting bar are prevented from movement off the frame by a horizontal safety bar. Two alternate embodiments of the weights used and the associated securing mechanism are provided. One weight utilizes a side-mounted pivotal lever for securing the weight to the bar. The rearward end of the lever is formed as a latch to engage the weight frame. The second alternate weight employs a side-mounted vertically slidable plate for a locking mechanism to attach the weight to the bar.
Abstract:
For a frame set of a moving image sequence, a motion estimate is accessed. The motion estimate describes a change to a region of a reference frame with respect to at least one other frame. The reference frame and the other frames are displaced from each other within the frame set from over a temporal window. The regions of the two frames contain at least a portion of an image feature. The motion estimate is smoothed over the temporal window. The smoothing may facilitate aligning, at least in part, the image feature within the set of frames.
Abstract:
The present invention is a method, system and/or apparatus for achieving a level balance through the use of one or more fluids, solids and/or gases (identified herein as “liquidwick”), whether individually applied or applied in selected combination, or whether applied through phase-shifting combinations, the liquidwick being partially or fully placed in a closable container which is securely insertable into a cavity within an instrument desired to achieve balance (such as, for example, a pool stick or a golf club).
Abstract:
A method of optimizing the low frequency audio response emanating from a pair of low frequency transducers housed within a cabinet. The low frequency transducers are electrically connected to a power amplifier and source of audio content. The resonant frequency (Fs) and amplitude (Q) are characterized as to the high-pass pole of the low frequency transducers as they are mounted within the cabinet. An equalizer is placed between the amplifier and source of audio content for canceling the complex pole of the low frequency transducers and for establishing a new complex pole at a cut off frequency below which the sound generated by the low frequency transducers will diminish.
Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly is disclosed having an insulative housing and insulative terminal positioning assurance member. The terminal positioning assurance member has a prelatched position where corresponding latches abut, preventing inadvertent activation and locking of the terminal positioning assurance member. The terminal includes a projection which engages the terminal positioning assurance member, allowing the terminal positioning assurance member to move to a fully locked position.