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A security system including several camera devices and a communication device in sites at which monitoring is required by a user. The several camera devices may constantly monitor the sites. The camera devices have motion detecting functions and provide unusual status reporting signals and necessary image information to the communications device when the movements of an intruder have been detected. The communication device communicates with and is connected to a server that serves as an information center via the internet line when unusual status signals have been received. The information from the camera devices is also sent to server. The server automatically notifies the user by a predetermined user-selected method. The notified user can access the server and confirm the information.

A prosthetic tri-leaflet valve formed by involuting a portion of a tubular structure inside itself. The valve can be made by a method comprising providing a tubular segment in which three equidistant longitudinal incisions are made in one end of the tube creating three flaps which are involuted, i.e., folded, in toward the inside of the tube and the edges of the flaps secured to the inner wall of the tube to form leaflets. The tube can be formed of a single sheet of synthetic, organic or biological material and can be solid, woven, braided or the like. A braided configuration permits the valve to be annularly compressed and delivered to the site using a minimally invasive delivery mechanism, then expanded at the implantation site.

An intelligent video / audio observation and identification database system may define a security zone or group of zones. The system may identify vehicles and individuals entering or exiting the zone through image recognition of the vehicle or individual as compared to prerecorded information stored in a database. The system may alert security personnel as to warrants or other information discovered pertaining to the recognized vehicle or individual resulting from a database search. The system may compare images of a suspect vehicle, such as an undercarriage image, to standard vehicle images stored in the database and alert security personnel as to potential vehicle overloading or foreign objects detected, such as potential bombs. The system may track individuals or vehicles within a zone or between zones. The system may further learn the standard times and locations of vehicles or individuals tracked by the system and alert security personnel upon deviation from standard activity.

An intelligent video / audio observation and identification database system may define a security zone or group of zones. The system may identify vehicles and individuals entering or exiting the zone through image recognition of the vehicle or individual as compared to prerecorded information stored in a database. The system may alert security personnel as to warrants or other information discovered pertaining to the recognized vehicle or individual resulting from a database search. The system may compare images of a suspect vehicle, such as an undercarriage image, to standard vehicle images stored in the database and alert security personnel as to potential vehicle overloading or foreign objects detected, such as potential bombs. The system may track individuals or vehicles within a zone or between zones. The system may further learn the standard times and locations of vehicles or individuals tracked by the system and alert security personnel upon deviation from standard activity.

Provided herein is a conditioning apparatus that includes a geometrical configuration having an inlet flow deceleration conduit and a cyclonic tube to effectuate both liquid-gas separation and droplet coalescence. The apparatus is typically positioned at the inlet of a separator vessel used for removing water and gas from extracted crude oil containing entrained water and gas. The apparatus promotes droplet coalescence and gas separation for mixed fluids flowing into an existing water and oil separation device.

A spinal implant insertion guide is disclosed. The insertion guide includes at least one channel suitable for receiving and facilitating movement of a spinal implant into an intervertebral space between two vertebrae and a portion suitable for insertion into the intervertebral space. In embodiments for use with spinal implant having multiple pieces, the pieces of the spinal implant remain in cooperation throughout movement. The guide may further include a plunger for facilitating the movement of the spinal implant.

A method and apparatus for determining a fluid level and / or output flow during operation of a centrifugal pump, are provided, which may be used for production of gas and / or oil from a well, and include a vector feedback model to derive values of torque and speed from signals indicative of instantaneous current and voltage drawn by the pump motor, a pump model which derives values of the fluid flow rate and the head pressure for the pump from torque and speed inputs, a pumping system model that derives, from the estimated values of the pump operating parameters, an estimated value of fluid level and other pumping system parameters. Controllers responsive to the estimated values of the pumping system parameters control the pump to maintain fluid level at the pump input, near an optimum level, or within a safe operating range and / or output flow from the pump.

A construction is provided for a finned heat sink constructed from a plurality of components separately formed from graphite materials. The components include a base and a plurality of fins. In one embodiment, the base is constructed from a first graphite material, and a plurality of elongated fins are constructed from a second graphite material, which may be the same material as the first graphite material. The fins each extend at least partially into the base, and have a length extending away from the base parallel to each other. The graphite material of the fins includes graphene layers aligned in planes parallel to the length of the fins. Two constructions are provided for the base. In one construction the base includes graphene layers aligned in planes parallel to the length of the fins. In another construction the base includes graphene layers aligned in planes perpendicular to the length of the fins.

A system and method for identifying objects possessing minute but significant details is described. At its core, the system includes a user interface, means for comparatively identifying the object and means for displaying results. Notably, because the system does not rely upon highly specialized or complex equipment, the invention is expected to have particular applicability in a wide variety of every-day situations. Moreover, the system is explicitly designed for user friendliness, so as to eliminate that need for extensive training for any prospective user of the system. The system should have particular applicability in key blank identification and key duplication processes.

An electrical contact interface consists of a probe formed by a pair of oppositely extending plungers each having a contact tip, an inner shoulder and a rearwardly extending shaft terminating in a lug end. A coil spring is sleeved about the opposed plungers and is positioned between the opposite inner shoulders with the shafts extending toward each other and in constant sliding engagement with each other through the lug ends. The lug ends abut each other at an extreme travel relation of the plungers and prevent mutual disengagement of the plungers from within the coil spring. The probe is mounted in a fixture or other intermediate structure for positioning between circuit contacts. The probe finds particular use in applications requiring robust design and in which electrical contact must be maintained.

A system and method for treating wastewater includes a treatment container for receiving and treating wastewater and a mixing / aeration system disposed in the treatment container. Wastewater is pumped under pressure from the treatment container through a solids / liquid separation system, preferably comprising multiple parallel membrane bioreactors, to separate the solids and liquids in the wastewater. Liquid retentate from the solids / liquid separation system is cycled back to the treatment container via the mixing / aeration system. The closed-loop system and method for solids / liquid separation and aeration / mixing provides for reduced equipment requirements and energy usage during operation.

A hollow elliptical-cylindrical hull conformingly houses a hollow rectangular-prismatic cabin whereby the four longitudinal parallel outside edges of the latter make contact with the inside surface of the former. The fully constructed aircraft (either non-powered or powered) includes the integral hull-plus-cabin structure along with nose, tail and airfoil structures that are coupled therewith. The cabin conformingly accommodates hollow rectangular-prismatic modules useful for cargo storage. While the nose and / or tail structure is uncoupled from the integral hull-plus-cabin structure, the modules are inserted into the cabin and the cabin is sealed. The aircraft is lifted (e.g., via airplane, helicopter, rocket or balloon) to a particular elevation and released, whereupon the two wings fully emerge and the aircraft effects controlled flight until reaching its destination. After landing, the nose and / or tail structure is uncoupled from the integral hull-plus-cabin structure, the cabin is unsealed, and the modules are removed from the cabin.

A hollow elliptical-cylindrical hull conformingly houses a hollow rectangular-prismatic cabin whereby the four longitudinal parallel outside edges of the latter make contact with the inside surface of the former. The fully constructed aircraft (either non-powered or powered) includes the integral hull-plus-cabin structure along with nose, tail and airfoil structures that are coupled therewith. The cabin conformingly accommodates hollow rectangular-prismatic modules useful for cargo storage. While the nose and / or tail structure is uncoupled from the integral hull-plus-cabin structure, the modules are inserted into the cabin and the cabin is sealed. The aircraft is lifted (e.g., via airplane, helicopter, rocket or balloon) to a particular elevation and released, whereupon the two wings fully emerge and the aircraft effects controlled flight until reaching its destination. After landing, the nose and / or tail structure is uncoupled from the integral hull-plus-cabin structure, the cabin is unsealed, and the modules are removed from the cabin.

A strong, lightweight, impact resistant helmet system protects the wearer from impact injury and minimizes bodily injury to other players brought into contact therewith during blocking and tackling events. Weight reduction is achieved by reinforcing inner and outer surfaces of the helmet shell with long length, high strength fibers. Orientation of the fibers is such that the fiber lengths are aligned generally in the direction of tension and compression forces imposed on the helmet surface during impact. This reinforcement geometry permits use of a thin helmet shell. Efficient impact absorption by the helmet shell is accomplished by limiting the bend curvature produced at the impact location. The bend curvature reduction increases the contact area between the helmet shell and a second pliable padded inner helmet made from energy absorbing polymeric foam disposed within the helmet shell in contact with its inner surface. The second pliable padded inner helmet rests on the wearer's head, held in place by an attachment mechanism associated with the helmet shell. Energy is absorbed when the inner surface of the helmet shell contacts and compresses the inner helmet. The reduced bend curvature of the helmet shell spreads impact forces over a large area, and the impact load experienced by the wearer is decreased.

An assist apparatus for electric-powered power steering apparatus is provided to have a torque sensor, steering shaft, preload pad 70, a torsion coil spring 30, and an electric motor 31. With the preload pad 70 and torsion coil spring 30, an elastic force is applied to the worm shaft 29 in the direction toward the worm wheel 28, whereby noises due to colliding teeth are prevented from occurring in the meshing portion between the worm wheel 28 and worm shaft 29.

The present invention relates to an image recording apparatus, an image recording method, and an image compressing apparatus capable of performing a still image process during moving image shooting without stopping a sequence of a moving image process also in the case of performing the still image shooting during the moving image shooting. In a moving image shooting mode, CCD data of an odd-numbered frame image and image data of an even-numbered frame image are separately stored into an SDRAM. In the case of writing CCD data of an odd-numbered frame image, in parallel with the writing, a moving image process based on CCD data of an even-numbered frame image written in the immediately preceding cycle is performed. When shooting still images is directed during the moving image, the still image process is divided into processes for a plurality of cycles and then executed.

A meltable ink which is solid at room temperature, which ink is suitable for use in an indirect printing process, in which printing process the ink is transferred, by the use of an inkjet printhead, to a transfer element, whereafter the ink is transferred to a receiving material under pressure from the transfer element, the ink having a composition such that it is pressure-transferable at a temperature between a bottom temperature limit and a top temperature limit, wherein the ink has a deformation energy of less than 20×105 Pa.s at a temperature equal to said top temperature limit.

A robot toy comprises a first light source emitting light of at least two colors simultaneously or individually, five or more second light sources arranged around the first light source, a memory for storing at least two types of emotion parameters constituting emotion, and a control means for increasing / decreasing the value of emotion parameters based on an external operation input. The control means controls the first and second light sources to emit light in an emission pattern corresponding to a combination of the values of emotion parameters, thus realizing an inexpensive robot toy capable of effectively representing emotion.

A valve actuator apparatus and method comprises an operator housing secured to a bonnet assembly. The bonnet assembly is secured to the valve body, and includes a bonnet stem movably within a bonnet housing for moving a gate within the valve body to open and close the valve. A downstop member is fixably secured to the bonnet stem and engages removable stem spacers which are added or removed to obtain a selected bonnet stem drift setting. The operator housing connects to a base ring that surrounds the bonnet housing and rotates to allow positioning of a fluid port in the operator housing. The operator housing may removed and replaced without altering the bonnet stem drift adjustment. A top shaft extends from the operator housing and rotates with respect to the bonnet stem to prevent torque transmission from the top shaft to the bonnet stem. A replaceable sealing cartridge sealingly supports the top shaft for axial movement within the operator housing.

An electronic article surveillance tag is claimed wherein the tag features a spindle assembly which anchors and retains a set of ball bearings which are used to clutch and retain the shaft of a tack. The spindle features an operational tab which may be contacted by the appropriate probe to turn the spindle about a central axis. The spindle is seated in a retaining means with a graduated lip around the perimeter. The turning of the spindle serves to raise a portion of the spindle from the retaining means, loosening the ball bearing grip on the shaft of the tack. The electronic article surveillance tag may be used with either a smoothed or grooved tack shaft and may be operated by either mechanical probe actuation or by the use of a magnetic detachment means applied to the spindle.

An electric system has a fuel cell for generating electric power by being supplied with a reactive gas, an electric storage device having a voltage lower than a voltage output from the fuel cell, a first power supply line connected to the fuel cell, a second power supply line connected to the electric storage device, and a first DC-to-DC converter for performing bidirectional voltage conversion between the first power supply line and the second power supply line. An inverter, a propulsive electric motor, and an air compressor are supplied with electric power from the first power supply line. An electrically operated air conditioner motor, windshield wiper motors, and power window motors, etc., which serve as a second electric accessory, are supplied with electric power from the second power supply line.

An EMI shield having at least one compartment for enclosing circuitry of an electronic device. The shield includes a first member formed of a first material such as a thin metal sheet or screen, or a metal-plated fabric or other electrically-conductive mesh, and a second member formed of a second material different than the first material which second material is an admixture of a plastic or other polymeric component and an electrically-conductive particulate filler component. The second member is integrally joined to the first member, and has at least one wall which extends from the first member and which together with the first member defines at least a portion of the compartment.

The present invention discloses and claims a single vehicle that has both full fire fighting capability in the form of a pumper in permanent combination with full medical rescue and transport capability. Provided is a transport pumper of conventional design having a crew cab with four entrances, a large capacity fire pump, a tank containing a quantity of water, another tank containing a quantity of foam, a substantial length and diameter of fire hose, ground ladders, a side controlled pump operator's panel, and all other necessary equipment to be in substantial compliance with NFPA Standard 1901. Permanently provided on the same chassis as the pumper is an ambulance or rescue transport including rear entry double doors for patients, a rear dump capability, two supine patients on stretchers carrying capabilities, air conditioning, a side entrance door and all necessary equipment be in substantial compliance with federal standard KKK-A-1822E for a rescue transport. The rescue transport is modified only to the extent necessary to accommodate ground ladders and a hose bed on the top of the rescue transport. The vehicle concept is one of a modular design in permanent combination on a single chassis using standardized equipment already familiar to fire rescue personnel which can be readily refurbished and replaced with conventional equipment at minimized cost.

The gas distribution assembly (1) is adapted for the supply of a gas flow (G) to a cooking appliance with top burners, and comprises a straight tubular-shaped manifold conduit. (2) and various rotary taps (C1–C4) provided with an arched mounting base, which are superimposed in twos opposite to each other on a tubular part (2b) of the manifold, and fixed by means of common screws (10). The tap drive shafts (16) stand out from the horizontal cooking plane (CP) occupying a small-sized square geometric area (D×D) . A supporting leg (12) for the distribution assembly (1) is made of a plate folded and fixed on a horizontal structural base (SB), the gas feeder nipple (3) being connected to a central hollow part (2a) of the manifold, extended in a direction opposite to that of the drive shafts (16).

A caloric management system and method for assisting a plurality of users to implement a caloric management program personal to each user by providing a personal user device for each user, and a data processor at a remote location in communication with the personal user devices. Each personal user device includes a microphone, a personal identification device, a display, and a two-way communication system with respect to the data processor at the remote location. The data processor at the remote location includes a food lookup table containing data representing various quantified food items and the caloric intake value of each. A voice recognition circuit, preferably in the user data file for each personal user device in the data processor at the remote location, analyzes speech messages by the users to identify consumed food items. Each user data file at the remote location also includes a computer for computing the total caloric intake value of the consumed food items and other information for transmission to the respective personal user device for display thereon.

Disclosed is a sealing apparatus including an anvil of a sealing abutment surface, which is driven to circulate with a constant peripheral velocity, and an ultrasonic horn of a sealing abutment surface, which is driven to reciprocate with varying velocities. Since the relative velocity of a soft workpiece moving along with the anvil against the sealing abutment surface of the ultrasonic horn can be made low, a sealing energy from the ultrasonic horn may be applied to the soft workpiece sufficiently long.

For obtaining an electric rotating machine being constructed cheaply, while cooling capacity at the end portions of the rotor coils can be improved, and being small in the size and large in the capacity, with superior reliability thereof, in an electric rotating machine, within which a coolant fluid is circulated, wherein coil support members 13 are positioned at a distance therebetween, in a space defined between the end portions 12B of the plural rotor coils, each of the coil support members 13 is formed with two (2) insertion portions 13a extending in a radial direction and a connector portion 13b connecting therebetween, as one body and in an about "H" shape in the cross-section, thereby forming spaces 13c, each of which faces the end portion 12B of the rotor coil, at both sides of the connector portion 13b.