In order to transmit an inter-frame coded video signal, such as an MPEG-coded video signal, over a packet-based network such as the Internet, the video signal associated with at least one video frame, is split (102, 402) into a high priority partition and a low priority partition. A systematic forward error erasure/correction (FEC) code (108), such as a Reed Solomon (n,k) code, is then applied to ...

An inexpensive decorative handle assembly for carrying a decedent confinement chamber, such as a casket or coffin, comprising a bar, and a plurality of end caps consisting of a bar restraint and a fastener, and at least one decorative aspect. One end of the bar fits within each bar recess preventing the bar from moving with respect to the end caps. The decedent confinement chamber is adapted to ma...

A support harness for a child to be used when learning activities such as skating, in-line skating, and bicycling. The support harness comprises a length adjustable chest strap having a releasable fastener, a left and right length adjustable shoulder strap, each of the shoulder straps being connected by slidable loops to the length adjustable chest strap at anterior and posterior chest strap regio...

An aligning apparatus is disclosed for use with an inkjet nozzle having a nozzle chip and a nozzle plate in order to automatically align the nozzle chip and the nozzle plate for enabling the nozzle plate to be properly placed on the nozzle chip. The apparatus includes a positioning device for positioning the nozzle chip and the nozzle plate, a position-determining device for determining positions ...

The invention consists of a lip protector made in one piece, which has been manufactured from a relatively flexible thermoplastic material and configured as an arched body showing a protective outer surface which includes a portion of peripheral wall at the front and has a channel running under it for its full length.

A universal electric motor comprises an armature (11) and first field windings (12, 13) with a number N of turns designed to be connected to a power source for motor rotation and second braking windings (16, 17) with at least 1.1 x N turns and designed to be connected in parallel with the armature to generate a braking field when power is removed from the motor. A power unit comprises said motor a...

A distribution manifold (10), particularly for the automated selective connection of a plurality of storage containers to a plurality of molding machines, comprising a central connector (14) which is interposed between a first section (16) for drawing plastic material from the containers (17) and a second section (18) for conveying the material toward the machines, at which it has, respectively, a...