Abstract:
A damped hinge module is disclosed and includes a first member, a second member and a torsion spring. The second member is rotationally movable relative to the first member between a first position and a second position. The second member being received at least in part within the first member. The torsion spring is located internally with respect to the first member and biases the second member toward the first position relative to the first member. The spring has a preload with the second member in the first position relative to the first member.
Abstract:
A damped hinge module is disclosed and includes a first member, a second member and a torsion spring. The second member is rotationally movable relative to the first member between a first position and a second position. The second member being received at least in part within the first member. The torsion spring is located internally with respect to the first member and biases the second member toward the first position relative to the first member. The spring has a preload with the second member in the first position relative to the first member.
Abstract:
A device has a closed position and at least first and second open positions. The device includes a base. A hinge assembly is engaged with the base. The hinge assembly has first and second axes. A hinged portion is engaged with the hinge assembly. The hinged portion is individually pivotable with respect to the base about each of the first and second axes of the hinge assembly. Pivoting of the hinged portion about the first axis moves the device between the closed position and at least the first open position. Relative pivoting of the hinged portion about the second axis moves the device between the closed position and at least the second open position.
Abstract:
A hinge assembly includes a main member having a main cam member and a bore extending generally along an axis of rotation. A pivot member, fixed to an end of a shaft extending through the bore, includes a pivot cam member and is rotatable with respect to the main member. At least one torque element is rotatably engaged with the shaft and is substantially rotationally fixed with respect to the main member. The at least one torque element imparts a first frictional resistance to the shaft with rotation of the shaft in a first direction and a second frictional resistance to the shaft with rotation of the shaft in a second direction. The first frictional resistance is greater than the second frictional resistance. Interaction of the main cam member with the pivot cam member assists in maintaining the hinge assembly in at least first and second positions.
Abstract:
A novel maize variety designated X08B746 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08B746 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08B746 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08B746, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08B746. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08B746.
Abstract:
A novel maize variety designated X08C961 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08C961 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08C961 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08C961, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08C961. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08C961.
Abstract:
A novel maize variety designated PH1M3D and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1M3D with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1M3D through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1M3D or a locus conversion of PH1M3D with another maize variety.
Abstract:
In a chain excavator including an excavation chain with links routed around a drive sprocket and an end idler with a base plate mounted to a link for supporting excavation implements, a stabilizing element extends rearwardly from directly behind the excavation implement in order to contact and be supported by its trailing base plate.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for altering the level of an extracellular matrix (ECM) protein produced by a cell, the method including modulating expression or activity of a cell division auto antigen (CDA). The Applicants have surprisingly found that a CDA is involved in a pathway that controls the level of ECM protein produced by mammalian cells. The invention has relevance to a number of ECM-related disorders such as renal fibrosis and atherosclerosis.