An apparatus and method for deterministically communicating data between multiple nodes in a fashion that is consistent with the Controller Area Network ("CAN") communications protocol. The system applies to multiple nodes that functional blocks within an operating system environment and to multiple nodes that are each connected to a serial bus. The system utilizes standard CAN error checking, bus...

A facade system with a translucent porous insulating material of mineral or organic fibers for passive solar energy utilization is provided. The insulating material has on the outside a colored layer for design purposes and for controlling the light transmittance. The facade system is formed from a multiplicity of preferably factory-prefabricated facade insulating boards. The colored layer can, mo...

A thread guiding wheel for use in textile machinery has a circumferential slot (8) adapted to receive a given yarn; the circumferential slot is generally V-shaped in section, having axially opposed walls (6, 7) which, in a radially inwards direction, converge to a base at which the walls intersect, the base of the V being sufficiently sharp to grip, between the axially opposed walls, a part of sai...

Imaging medical device, especially a CT device for patient examination has a spectrum measurement arrangement for measuring the spectral distribution of the X-ray quanta. The inventive device uses X-ray diffraction principles and combines an X- ray diffraction element (13) with a 2-D X-ray detector (15). The invention also relates to a corresponding CT device.; Ein bildgebendes medizinisches Rönt...

A control device for a hybrid vehicle, capable of significantly improving a fuel efficiency by a cylinder-stopping operation while a braking marketabili ty is ensured. A control device for a hybrid vehicle which is provided with an engine (E) and a motor (M), the motor (M) performing regenerative braking according to a decelerated condition and the engine (E) being a cylinder- stopping engine for ...

A method and apparatus for securing control or operating code or data of a gaming device (20) is disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes the steps of obtaining gaming device operational code encrypted in a symmetrical encryption process with a first private key, providing the encrypted code to the gaming device (20), decrypting the code using the first private key, storing the decrypted c...

The invention relates to an umbrella, wherein the bottom end of its mast (1), which may be rigid or telescopic, is integral with a small carrying body (84) forming part of a harness (5) comprising two buckles (6-6') that can be coupled to the shoulders of the user in such a way that said harness serves as a vest in view of the fact that it is fixed to the body of the user. The harness is fixed par...

Elektrochirurgische Vorrichtung, mit einem HF-Generator (12) und einem HF-Instrument (14), wobei das HF-Instrument (14) einen ersten Schalter (28) und einen zweiten Schalter (30) aufweist, dem ersten Schalter (28) ein erster Betriebszustand und dem zweiten Schalter (30) ein zweiter Betriebszustand des HF-Generators (12) zugeordnet ist, ferner der erste Schalter (28) und der zweite Schalter (30) mi...

The invention concerns a method of preparing products having a sintered density of above 7.3 g/cm<3>. This method comprises the steps of subjecting a water-atomised, stainless steel powder to HVC compaction with an uniaxial pressure movement with a ram speed of at least 2 m/s, and sintering the green body.; L'invention concerne un procédé de préparation de produits possédant une densité après frit...

This invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane-245fa and water that are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, metered dose inhalers, blowing agents for polymer foam, heat transfer media, and gaseous dielectrics.; L'invention concerne des compositions de type azéotrope constituées de 1,1,1,2-tétrafluor...

This invention provides azeotrope-like compositions of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane-245fa and 2-methylbutane that are environmentally desirable for use as refrigerants, aerosol propellants, metered dose inhalers, blowing agents for polymer foam, heat transfer media, and gaseous dielectrics.; L'invention concerne des compositions de type azéotrope constituées de 1,1,1,2-t...

The garment (14) is provided with a pack, such as a day pack or expedition pack. Cushioning pads (26) are located at the pack pressure points, such as about the shoulder and/or hips, which provide more uniform load distribution of the pack weights.

The present invention is directed to a wet shaving system having an electronic indicator for indicating when the blades are becoming dull and in need of replacement. As razor blades dull, the user must exert greater force during shaving to achieve a satisfactory shave. Upon exertion of this extra force, a piston which is adjacent to the blades moves away from the blades in response to the increase...

An easy to use, simple, lightweight, compact, portable system of concealment and methods for its construction and use. The concealment system comprises a support and a curtain. The support attaches to a structure and pivots on the attachment. Various embodiments include multiple supports and multiple curtains. A method of hiding in front of a similar pattern.

To provide a tire tube having excellent sealing performance and durability. An inside of a tire includes a peripheral wall having an approximately circular cross-section which is partitioned by a partition wall into an outer peripheral side sealant chamber and an inner peripheral side air chamber. The sealant chamber is filled with a sealant having a thickness in the diameter direction in a range ...

Methods and systems for monitoring semiconductor fabrication processes are provided. A system may include a stage configured to support a specimen and coupled to a measurement device. The measurement device may include an illumination system and a detection system. The illumination system and the detection system may be configured such that the system may be configured to determine multiple proper...

Providing a narrow strip of electrically conductive rubber extending from a lower undertread layer to the surface of the tread by positioning a slotted chimney block in an outer tread rubber passage of a tire tread die and having the chimney block passage in communication with a lower undertread passage of the tire tread die.

A rotary machine (10) comprises an inner housing (12) having valving means (14) which includes a shaft (15) for directing working fluid through the machine (10) and, an outer housing (16) within which the inner housing resides. A working chamber (18) is defined between the inner and outer housings (12 and 16). plurality of gates (20) are supported by the inner housing and are swingable along their...

Methods and devices are provided for detecting the application of a fluid sample onto a test strip surface when the test strip is inserted into an optical meter. In the subject methods, reflectance data is obtained from a portion of the optical meter in which the sample application region of the test strip is located, where the reflectance data covers a period of time ranging from a point at least...

The present invention discloses an immunochromatographic assay strip, and an assay device using the same. The assay strip includes a sample pad for receiving a liquid phase sample, a porous membrane pad having at least one reaction zone including a detecting substance to react with an analyte in the liquid phase sample, and a transparent plastic backing for supporting the sample pad and the porous...