A GUI interface, a method of programming a GUI interface, and an apparatus which enables functions of controls in the GUI to be activated by a movement to a control and then another subsequent movement related to that control. A GUI in which, when a pointer 0 is immediately adjacent or passes over a control area 1, a procedure is initiated whereby subsequent movement of the pointer over a predeter...

Here is disclosed a battery system (100) for battery powered vehicles which utilize valve-regulated, lead-acid cells (115), each cell being of the type that includes multiple positive and negative plates with separators there between assembled in a separate casing having exterior terminals (120, 122) outside the casing whereby the cells may be electrically interconnected. The flexible walls of the...

Systems and methods for providing an image on an organic product to provide a communication to the recipient or otherwise individualize the organic product. The image is photo-etched into a photosensitive material 12 of a printing plane or cliché 10 by the use of a film positive. Ink is applied to the cliché and transfer medium 22 and 24 is placed in contact with the cliché. The transfer medium li...

A lead-acid battery, which achieves a low profile while allowing grids of relative maximum height to be used, comprises a container having the terminal cells located adjacent the front of the battery so as to allow ready access to the battery when located in racks or the like in service, and a cover, preferably a two-piece cover, containing the terminals, interior surfaces of the cover and top sur...

The device has an automatic transmission with an inlet clutch engaged during starting of a vehicle. The vehicle is subjected to neutral gear for releasing the clutch when the vehicle is stopped. A transmission detection unit detects an action of braking executed by a driver of the vehicle. A control unit controls a braking force of the vehicle when the vehicle returns from a neutral position, base...

A method and an apparatus for detecting the position and confirming the identity of a subject (35) by means of a bracelet (10) and a mobile control unit (20) equipped with a device for recognition of a biometric value, such as a fingerprint. The bracelet (10) establishes a radio communication with the control unit (20) sending at predetermined intervals data of presence for confirming the position...

A biosensor in the form of a strip. In one embodiment, the biosensor strip comprises an electrode support, a first electrode, i. e., a working electrode, a second electrode, i.e., a counter electrode, and a third electrode, i.e., a reference electrode. Each of the electrodes is disposed on and supported by the electrode support. Each of the electrodes is spaced apart from the other two electrodes....

A system and method for railroad cab signal quality detection and reporting for use in connection with a railroad cab signaling system (100) in which a status signal (118) is carried on a railroad rail (102 or 104). The status signal (118) has a cab signal parameter (126) that is indicative of a status of a zone of track. A signal detector (112 or 114) detects the status signal (118) transmitted v...

The invention encompasses formulations that demonstrate the feasibility of oral absorption comprising GLP-1 compounds and specified delivery agents.; La invencion comprende formulaciones que demuestran la factibilidad de la absorcion oral, que comprenden compuestos GLP-1 y agentes de suministro especificos.

This invention prodives an embossed decorative composite laminate interlayer for use in reducing UV and IR energy transmittance through a glass laminate. One interlayer of the present invention comprises an embossed decorative composite disposed between a first and second adhesive layer, such as PVB. The embossed decorative composite of the present invention comprises a first polymeric support fil...

The invention relates to a method for navigating within a navigation area (2), wherein a plurality of navigation tags (1) have been mounted at predetermined positions within the navigation area (2). To solve the object of the invention to provide a method and system for accurate and flexible navigating in various types of navigation scenarios, the method comprises the steps of: determining a seque...

A method for the control ablation of wool follicles within skin of a wool bearing animal, for use in methods such as non-surgical mulesing, non-surgical pizzle-ringing and crutching of sheep, the method comprising: treating the skin at one or more selected localities with a composition comprising at least one follicle-ablating agent and, subsequently irradiating the skin at the selected localities...

An integrated point of sale terminal for processing multiple payment memory is disclosed. The housing (12) has a base shaped to sit on a merchant counter and has a document slot for receiving a check. The processor is disposed in the housing (12), and the memory is in communication with the processor. The payment terminal (10) is located at the point of sale during use to allow a store merchant to...

An electronic bidding system, comprises: means for enabling each of a plurality of vendors to submit bids for providing a product, the bids include information for at least two parameters associated with a product , the two parameters include at least one of a price parameter or none-price parameter, means for calculating the total cost of the product to a purchaser for each vendor in response to ...

This computer-based auction system is for offering for sale products, services and/or information as auction objects and comprises an offer unit and an evaluation unit. The auction object data relating to the auction objects are captured in the offer unit and disseminated over telecommunication channels. The auction system also comprises one or more communication terminals which are used by intere...

A system for allowing a user to perform remote vehicle (128) diagnostics, vehicle (128) monitoring, vehicle configuration and vehicle reprogramming for one or more vehicles, comprises: (A) a repository database (116) for holding information indicative of the one or more vehicles, (b) an application server (108), having application for carrying out any of vehicle (128) diagnostics, vehicle monitori...

The present invention allows a customer to load money in real-time through existing technology over the existing ATM/debit network by way of a debit return with a PIN (or a debit correction/reversal using a specific transaction code). Money may then be loaded in real-time on an anonymous stored value / debit / ATM / multi-purpose / private transaction PIN-based card. Loading of money on a card or ...

The present invention relates to an operating mechanism 1 for operating a parking brake, particularly for motor vehicles, by means of a motor unit 10, 20 and an eccentric assembly 30, 40, that transforms the rotational motion of the motor unit 10, 20 in a linear motion, by using the eccentric principle, wherein at least one braking cable 70 is tightened or released for an operation of at least one...

The present invention relates to a nonwoven fabric having a relatively low level of ionic contaminates which is achieved by exposing the fabric to a deionized water wash, preferably, in-line with the nonwoven production process, thereby eliminating, or at least reducing, the need for an expensive and time consuming cleanroom laundering. The fabric is primarily comprised of continuous filament fibe...

The invention relates to a composition for the production of poly(meth)acrylimide plastic foam materials with reduced inflammability, containing ammoniumpolyphosphate and/or zinc sulphide. The invention also relates to poly(meth)acrylimide moulding materials in addition to poly(meth)acrylimide plastic foams which can be obtained from the above-mentioned compositions and moulding materials. The inv...