Abstract:
In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a system for providing storage tank measurements to a remote location is provided. The system includes a control box configured to take a plurality of readings from within the storage tank and transmit those readings to a master computer. The master computer is configured to receive and store the plurality of readings, and in response to receiving a request for a measurement for the storage tank, calculate the requested measurement utilizing the received readings. The calculated measurements are then transmitted to the device requesting the measurements.
Abstract:
A prosthesis includes a trunnion having a first end defining a uniform cross-section and a second end adapted to be fixed to a prosthesis stem. A ceramic head has a first bearing surface on which a second prosthesis fixed to a second bone can articulate. The ceramic head defines a recess. The first end of the trunnion is fixedly received within the recess. The second end of the trunnion is releasably connectable to the prosthesis stem by a taper connection.
Abstract:
The invention concerns Gelatin compositions for the use in pharmaceutical, veterinary, food, cosmetic or other products like films for wrapping food, aspics or jellies, preferably for predosed formulations like soft or hard gelatin capsules wherein the gelatin used is of non-bovine and non-pig origin and preferably derived from fish, poultry or plant sources. Especially preferred are film compositions for hard gelatine capsules prepared from fish gelatin.
Abstract:
A method of playing a wagering game comprises the steps of a player placing a first wager to participate in the wagering game and dealing at least a partial hand of cards to each player participating in the wagering game. The method includes providing a set of winning outcomes and corresponding payout odds against a pay table, wherein the set of winning outcomes includes at least one predetermined minimum high ranking hand and at least one predetermined maximum low ranking hand. Additional card are dealt, if necessary to complete each player hand. The method further includes the step of paying a player a payout on the first wager for obtaining a winning outcome without requiring the player to make an election as between having at least one predetermined minimum high ranking hand and at least one predetermined maximum low ranking hand.
Abstract:
A system and method of counting poultry carcasses conveyed by an overhead shackle conveying system. Poultry carcasses are suspended from shackles of an overhead conveying system and moved along a path of travel defined by the overhead conveying system. The carcasses are directed to engage a force detecting device. The force detecting device generates a signal, such as an electrical signal, when the impacted by a carcass, a magnitude of the electrical signal is proportional to a force of impact of the carcass on the force detecting device. The electrical signal is transmitted to a counter. The counter analyzes the electrical signal and increments a carcass count each time a force in a carcass identifying range is measured.
Abstract:
The invention relates to methods of preparing compounds of formula (I) that are useful as inhibitors of the HIV protease enzyme. The present invention also relates to intermediate compounds useful in the preparation of compounds of formula (I).
Abstract:
A dental curing device includes an elongate wand housing having proximal and distal ends, a light source disposed at the distal end, electronic circuitry at least partially disposed within the wand housing between the proximal and distal ends, and a heat sink. The light source may comprise one or more LEDs. The heat sink comprises a metallic heat sink portion adjacent to the light source and extending partially through the wand housing, and a polymer-based heat sink portion comprising a thermally conductive polymer-based material adjacent to the metallic heat sink portion. The polymer-based heat sink portion may comprise an epoxy-based resin that at least partially surrounds the electronic circuitry. The polymer-based heat sink portion advantageously extends through a portion of the wand housing designed to be gripped by the user when the dental curing light is in use.
Abstract:
A wireless communication interface in a network appliance that enables secure wireless management of the network appliance over a relatively limited (short) distance with a mobile node. The operator of the mobile node is authenticated and communication between the network appliance and the mobile node is encrypted. Even if an unauthorized person was able to be positioned in relatively close proximity to a network appliance such as within the physical confines of a data center, these authentication and encryption measures would make it extremely difficult for unauthorized wireless management of the operation of the network appliance.
Abstract:
A device configured to encapsulate a plurality of ATM cells (176a through 176n) into an ATM frame (170), the plurality of ATM cells (176a through 176n) having the received data, so that the ATM frame (170) is communicated onto a subscriber line (18), such that the communicated ATM frame (170) has a variable transmission duration, the variable transmission duration corresponding to a number of the plurality of ATM cells (176a through 176n) encapsulated into the ATM frame (170).
Abstract:
The present invention 10 discloses a cutting board having multiple cutting surfaces 20, 48, and 66 for use in different applications. A porous cutting surface 20 is used when working with any food product that tends to purge fluids 46. This top allows the natural juices from the food product 14 to pass through the cutting board 20 via holes 22 and into a holding container 30, rather than running off the sides. A trap door cutting surface 48 is for general use with a wide variety of purposes. The trap door 50 allows the user to quickly remove products from the cutting surface via hole 56 and send directly into the holding container 30. A cold cutting surface 66 comprises a cutting surface 66 with a thin metal conductor plate 68 within it, that when placed over a provided ice gel pack 70 contains a cool temperature while being worked on.