An apparatus (1) for carrying cables winding drums (2), where a reticular frame (3) includes structure elements (21), fitted in such a way to define a geometrical solid, supports the winding drum (2), which revolves around a horizontal axis (4) of rotation, within its own overall dimensions. Two wheels (5) mounted on the reticular frame (3) with their spin axis (6) parallel to the drum (2) axis of...

A system (30, 40, 50) and method are provided for real time subscriber billing at a subscriber location (10) in an unstructured communications network. Account information is stored for at least one subscriber at the subscriber location (10). A determination is made, based on the account information, whether the subscriber has a sufficient balance for a desired service. Service is authorized or de...

In a control method for an automatic transmission, it is first determined if the automatic transmission is in a fourth speed and the vehicle is being driven in a power off state, then a damper clutch operation slip control signal is output when the vehicle is in a power off state. Next, an engine fuel cut-in rpm reduction signal is output to engine control unit when a damper clutch is operated by ...

A self-propelled robot is disclosed for movement over a surface to be treated. The robot has a power supply (11) and a pair of wheels (8, 9) driven by motors (6, 7) for moving the robot over the surface. The robot is provided with means (120, 121) for providing sonic or ultrasonic energy to the surface. A mechanism (113, 115, 16) is also provided for controllably depositing a fluent material on to...

An adjustable, shoulder-strap assisting device (10) having an elongate support member (13) with a non-smooth surface on a shoulder engaging side. The elongate support member also has a deformable, rigid insert (40) disposed therein such that the support member is capable of being custom fitted about the shoulder (37) of the user in a non-slipping position. The shoulder-strap assisting device (10) ...

The present invention relates to a disposable mattress cover assembly for the formation of a protective cover capable of completely encasing a mattress. The disposable mattress cover assembly comprises a first and a second layer that are combined together by means of cooperating joining means in order to form the protective mattress cover. The disposable mattress cover assembly of the present inve...

The present invention relates to a disposable mattress cover which is moisture vapour permeable and liquid impermeable and comprises an improved liquid impermeable formed structure having an enhanced moisture vapour permeability and comprising preferred thermoplastic compositions which can provide a better stability of the mattress cover in use. The disposable mattress cover of the present inventi...

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Injektionsdraht, wobei Kalzium als Pressgut (A) einer ersten Presseinrichtung (c) zugeführt wird, wobei das Pressgut (A) in einem ersten Pressvorgang (3) zur Herstellung eines Pressstrangs (B) gepresst wird, wobei der Pressstrang (B) bedarfsweise in eine Mehrzahl von Pressrohlingen (C) geschnitten wird, wobei wenigstens ein Pressrohling (C) ...

Barriers (405, 406, 407) are provided for marking a threshold which an autonomous cleaning device should not cross. The threshold can be a descending stairway (402) or a plant (403) which sensors on the cleaning device (100) may not be able to properly detect. The barrier (405, 406, 407) comprises a self-supporting structure having a surface which can reflect the interrogatory radiation, such as i...

A harness attached to or adapted to be attached to a golf bag to be positioned about the shoulders and neck of the user. The apparatus is adapted to allow the golf bag to be adjusted to balance the weight of the golf bag and golf clubs to allow the user to walk while carrying the golf clubs.

There is disclosed an elastic member constituted of polyurethane foam obtained by agitationally mixing with water, a urethane prepolymer synthesized from a polyol and a polyisocyanate, characterized by simultaneously employing as polyols, a (A) polymer polyol synthesized from a polyether polyol as a basis, comprising at least 70% by weight of oxypropylene moiety; and a (B) hydrophilic polyether po...

An electrochemical assay includes a method for determining with great accuracy the time at which an applied sample bridges a gap between the electrodes of an electrochemical cell. The method involves applying a constant small current across the gap, while monitoring the potential difference between the electrodes. The time at which the sample bridges the gap is marked by a sharp drop in the potent...

The present invention relates to a disposable mattress cover which is moistu re vapour permeable and liquid impermeable and comprises an improved liquid impermeable formed structure having an enhanced moisture vapour permeability and comprising preferred thermoplastic compositions which can provide a bett er stability of the mattress cover in use. The disposable mattress cover of the present inv...

The present invention relates to a disposable mattress cover assembly for th e formation of a protective cover capable of completely encasing a mattress. T he disposable mattress cover assembly comprises a first and a second layer that are combined together by means of cooperating joining means in order to form the protective mattress cover. The disposable mattress cover assembly of the present...

An adjustable, shoulder-strap assisting device (10) having an elongate suppo rt member (13) with a non-smooth surface on a shoulder engaging side. The elongate support member also has a deformable, rigid insert (40) disposed therein such that the support member is capable of being custom fitted about the shoulder (37) of the user in a non-slipping position. The shoulder-strap assisting device (1...

An improved operator's station includes an improved three position seat assembly which allows the operator to stand, perch or sit while maintaining the operator's eyes at essentially the same vertical level. The seat assembly includes a back rest, a seat that may be raised and lowered, and a movable shelf or perch positioned between the back rest and the seat. In a stand mode of operation, the sea...

A method and system for treating aneurysms by applying RF energy to collagen. A catheter is disposed near the aneurysm and collagen is exuded into or near the aneurysm. RF energy is applied, using the same catheter or a second catheter, to the collagen, causing the collagen to harden and cover the weak region of the blood vessel wall, and providing a base onto which epithelial cells of the blood v...

The jet grouted column diameter checking technique uses annular transmit and measurement electrodes (18) in a tube (16) filled with conducting liquid equal to the column (32) length inserted in an axial bore of less diameter than the column and processes the potential measured (24) for comparison with a reference bore to give the column diameter.

A computerized system for selecting a cargo carrier includes a host computer system having access to data of a cargo carrier. The host computer system is accessed by a user via an internet connection. Input means are provided for receiving information from the user into the host computer system concerning cargo to be transported. Output means are provided for sending information to a user of possi...

A system, method and article of manufacture provide a resources e-commerce technical architecture where context objects are shared among a plurality of components executed on a transaction server. Services are also accessed within the server without a need for knowledge of an application program interface of the server. Application consistency is maintained by referencing text phrases throug a sho...