Abstract:
A method of making a face mask including the steps of providing a plurality of lengths of Grade 2, commercially pure titanium wire, having a diameter of from about 0.21 to about 0.24 inches; forming each length at room temperature to a desired bend angle by bending the member at room temperature using rotary bending apparatus to a first bend angle that is from about 1.25 to about 1.35 times greater than the desired bend angle; and welding each of the thus formed lengths to at least one other of the lengths in an ambient, oxygen containing environment.
Abstract:
A surgical handpiece 10 for connection to an irrigation tube 14 and an aspiration tube 16 includes a keyed body 12 attached to each of the irrigation tube 14 and the aspiration tube 16. The surgical handpiece 10 includes structure 18 formed in the housing 20 for mating connection to the keyed body 12.
Abstract:
A content management method is described. The method includes identifying digital sending devices. The method includes authoring an automated business process design. And the method includes translating the automated business process design into information technology templates for configuring each of the identified digital sending devices to achieve the automated business process.
Abstract:
A transmission line pressure controller compensates for pump speed effect on transmission line pressure. A sensor determines a pressure of a pressure control actuator. The controller determines a selected transmission range, including drive or reverse. The controller determines an effective engine speed. The controller adjusts the pressure control actuator according to the selected transmission range and the effective engine speed.
Abstract:
A method of controlling target aquatic microorganism pest populations by exposing the target population to a toxic amount of an aquacidal compound comprising an anthraquinone. The method is particularly effective for treating ballast water of ships or other enclosed volumes of water subject to transport between or among geographic areas to control the relocation of plants, toxic bacteria, and animals contained in the water.
Abstract:
A crankcase ventilation system for a turbocharger internal combustion engine comprises an internal combustion engine having a crankcase and an exhaust stack, a turbocharger for providing a supply of pressurized air to the engine, eductor tubing connected between the crankcase and the exhaust stack for ventilating the crankcase, and a conduit connected between the turbocharger and eductor tubing.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to a modified male sexual ring. The ring is intended to fit over the shaft of the penis. The ring is of uniform diameter over the rear half of its length, and tapers gently over the front half of its length to a narrow front end. The ring provides one or more ridges within the interior surface at the rear end to secure a condom, such that the condom may be quickly applied and securely affixed to the ring without slipping off. All edges of the ring are gently rounded to provide maximum comfort.