Abstract:
A computer program product for image manipulation of a source data set, the product being operable to: load a source data set, for example of voxel data, for image manipulation by the computer program product; generate and display image data of the source data set by allowing interactive user adjustment of a plurality of operational state conditions; and store the image data of a currently displayed image together with operational state data corresponding to at least a subset of its current operational state conditions in a standard image data format, such as DICOM. Storing operational state data with the image data allows a user later to reload the image data and return the computer program's other important configuration settings, so that a user can seamlessly continue with an interrupted session, either on the same workstation, or on a different workstation at a remote location. This is a major improvement for medical imaging applications, since hospital networks are generally incapable of supporting general-purpose file transfer.
Abstract:
A mechanical control head system allows a vehicle user to control certain HVAC functions. The mechanical control head system includes a mounting plate, a faceplate, at least two user-adjustable actuators, at least two function interfaces and connections between the function interfaces and the HVAC module. The knobs provide the user a means to control, for example, the ambient temperature in the vehicle interior and the outside air circulation within the vehicle. The rotary cylinders can be coupled and uncoupled to the knobs in a single step instead of requiring individual steps for each knob.
Abstract:
A control (60) for an EGR valve (24) including an actuator (16) for moving the EGR valve (24) between a closed position and an open position, and a position sensor (48) for detecting the position of the EGR valve (24) and generating a position output signal. A processing circuit (70,72) receives the position output signal and transmits electrical control signals to energize the actuator (16) and move the EGR valve (24). Control logic is implemented whereby, when the EGR valve (24) is moving towards the closed position, the processing circuit (70,72) transmits first electrical control signals for energizing the actuator (16) in a first predetermined manner when the position output signal indicates that the EGR valve (24) is at least a predetermined distance away from the closed position. When the position output signal indicates that the EGR valve (24) is less than the predetermined distance away from the closed position, the processing circuit (70,72) transmits second electrical control signals for energizing the actuator (16) in a second predetermined manner.
Abstract:
A semi-crystalline biaxially oriented film comprising a copolyester which comprises repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and the monomer of formula (I): (I) wherein n=2, 3 or 4, Z is C═O, and wherein comonomer (I) constitutes a proportion of the glycol fraction of the copolyester and is present in an amount of at least about 4 mol % of the glycol fraction of the copolyester.
Abstract:
A panel barrel hinge clip comprising a plate section and an annulus section are described. An article comprising the clip is described. A method of arresting movement of a swinging panel mounted on frame with a barrel hinge is described.
Abstract:
A fish capturing device is provided. The device includes a pair of cage members having a first position in which an opening is defined therebetween through which a fish may be passed and a second position in which each of the cage members are pivoted until the cage members are nested together to form an enclosure for enclosing a fish therein. A latch is configured for latching the pair of cage members into the first position and releasing the pair of cage members into the second position. A tensioner applies tension to the pair of cage members to bias the cage members into the second position to enclose the fish within the pair of cages.
Abstract:
A semi-crystalline biaxially oriented film comprising a copolyester which comprises repeating units derived from an aliphatic glycol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, and the monomer of formula (I): (I) wherein n=2, 3 or 4, Z is C═0, and wherein comonomer (I) constitutes a proportion of the glycol fraction of the copolyester and is present in an amount of at least about 4 mol % of the glycol fraction of the copolyester.
Abstract:
An article of apparel including a tubular knit textile region is provided, as well as an apparel printing system for printing on regions of the tubular knit textile region and related methods. The article of apparel can include a tubular knit textile region having an internal side and an opposite external side configured to be exposed during use, a plurality of yarns in an arrangement of interlocked loops forming parallel rows and channels therebetween, and a printed ink design on its external side. The printed ink design can be formed from ink applied to the parallel rows of loops and to the channels. An apparel printing system for printing on the article of apparel can include a textile printer having a print head and a tubular platen that includes features on the platen surface to retain and register the tubular knit textile on the platen surface during printing.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a cushioning element may include securing a plurality of pad components to pins that extend outward from a base, each of the pins having a non-circular short-axis cross-sectional shape. The pad components are then compressed between the base and a material layer to bond the pad components to the material layer. In some configurations, the pins may have an elongate short-axis cross-sectional shape. In some configurations, the pins may have an elliptical short-axis cross-sectional shape. Additionally, in some configurations, the pins may have a short-axis cross-sectional shape selected from triangular, square, rectangular, hexagonal, and semi-circular.