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A method mixes and transfers a bone filling material. The method makes use of a receptacle for receiving components in an unmixed condition. A mixing element can be inserted into the receptacle to mix the components. An actuator having a drive member and a driven member is removably coupled to the mixing element.

A universal, fluid transfer, Q-D coupling assembly for connecting water supply hoses to fire-fighter's wild-fire backpack tanks comprising a two or three-part combination: #1) a ⅝″ female member having an axially-slideable detent collar and an internal, spring-biased fluid shut off flap, and #2) a male nozzle / reducer / collar member having a detent engaging groove. A ball valve is connected to element #2, either integral as #2A, or as a separate assembly element #3. Both elements #2 and #3 have a female threaded collar that receives the nominal 1″ male fitting of a garden hose. The parts can be supplied as a kit. Element #2 is a unitary fitting combining a hydraulic-sized, male Q-D nozzle, a reducer section and a standard garden hose-sized, female internally-threaded fixed collar. This element is preferably supplied with an integral ball valve intermediate the reducer portion and the female collar.

Methods and apparatus for plugging cells of honeycomb structures are disclosed. A first method covers the honeycomb structure's end face with a mask having a body and plurality of sized openings positioned to oppose certain cell channels, wherein the outer edge of the body extends radially outwardly from the end face. A film also extends outwardly of the end face, and a plug of material is provided upon the film. The mask and film material are sealed to one another, and a force is applied to the film forcing the material through the mask and into the cells. Also disclosed is adhering a mask to a first end face of the honeycomb structure such that the mask has an outer portion that extends radially beyond an outer edge of the honeycomb; providing a volume of plugging material; clamping the outer portion between a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion; and transferring the plugging material into the honeycomb. Also disclosed are methods and apparatus for cutting the plugging material between the mask and a pre-plugging chamber to form a substantially planar surface thereon.

An interface adjustment mechanism 100 includes a frame member 102 and fore and aft adjustable spacer holding members 104, 106, and is disposed within the outsole of the snowboard boot 10. The interface adjustment mechanism 100 also includes a plurality of interface adjustment assemblies 160. Each interface adjustment assembly 160 includes a base member 170 having a threaded aperture and an adjustment member or spacer 172 having a threaded portion threadably engageable with the threaded aperture of the base member so that the spacer 172 can be adjustable relative to the base member 170. When incorporated into the snowboard boot 10, the interface adjustment mechanism 100 provides the rider with an adjustable spacer / dampening system that can eliminate slop and provide dampening and shock absorption between the snowboard boot 10 and the snowboard binding 30. Eliminating slop and providing dampening and shock absorption provides the rider with improved control, force transmission, and feel.

Methods and apparatus for plugging cells of honeycomb structures are disclosed. A first method covers the honeycomb structure's end face with a mask having a body and plurality of sized openings positioned to oppose certain cell channels, wherein the outer edge of the body extends radially outwardly from the end face. A film also extends outwardly of the end face, and a plug of material is provided upon the film. The mask and film material are sealed to one another, and a force is applied to the film forcing the material through the mask and into the cells. Also disclosed is adhering a mask to a first end face of the honeycomb structure such that the mask has an outer portion that extends radially beyond an outer edge of the honeycomb; providing a volume of plugging material; clamping the outer portion between a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion; and transferring the plugging material into the honeycomb. Also disclosed are methods and apparatus for cutting the plugging material between the mask and a pre-plugging chamber to form a substantially planar surface thereon.

The invention discloses a grid service-based remote sensing image extraction and sharing system and a grid service-based remote sensing image extraction and sharing method. The system comprises a client system, a platform application server, a department application server, a metadata server, a remote sensing image data server, a metadata proxy service module, a grid service management module, a metadata extraction service module, a metadata management service module, a metadata archiving service module and a metadata query service module. The method comprises the following steps of: extracting metadata of a remote sensing image according to the type of the remote sensing image; specifying a remote sensing image catalog for batch processing by a user, batch-processing archived remote sensing image data, and extracting and storing image metadata; and transmitting a metadata query request to the metadata proxy service module by the client system, summarizing and returning an image metadata set which meets each metadata query condition. Through the system and the method, various types of remote sensing image data of the department can be managed, searched and shared.

The invention provides a multi-party call multi-mode speech synthesis method, a multi-party call multi-mode speech synthesis system and a multi-party telephone call server. The method comprises such steps as decoding, unified re-sampling, silence detection, speech synthesis, echo cancellation, coding and the like, wherein in the step of speech synthesis, different speech synthesis modes are set in accordance with different path numbers of non-silence speech signals detected. The speech synthesis method disclosed by the invention not only can eliminate an overflow phenomenon but also can propose an individual sound mixing processing scheme according to actual situation through achieve statistical analysis on speech situations of various call parties, and moreover, the speech synthesis method can keep the original characteristics of the various paths of the speech signals to the greatest extent; the speech synthesis method is simple in algorithm and rapid in sound mixing, and in addition, the speech synthesis method is free from the invasion of serious noise and is capable of achieving high-quality multi-party call.

A straw for dispensing fluids includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an outer surface, and at least one aperture extending from the first end to the second end defining an inner surface. The aperture has a non-circular cross-sectional shape, such as an oval, an ellipse, a tear drop, and the like. The straw is made of a durable, non-toxic material, such as thermoplastic material that is suitable to withstand a temperature of the fluid of up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit, while preventing toxin release related to common cold beverage straws when immersed in hot beverages.

A microcomputer according to the present invention includes: collecting unit for generating and collecting a series of trace information for each execution process of a program to be evaluated in a preset sampling period for a predetermined number of repetitions; outputting circuit for outputting the series of the trace information for each repetition; and decimating circuit for deleting any of the trace information collected at each repetition so that the outputting circuit can output all of the trace information to be collected within the sampling period when the collecting circuit has finished repetitive collection process.

A fitment for a liquid containing pouch wherein the fitment is attached to the top portion of the pouch by sealing the top portion of the pouch together and to the sealing portion of the fitment. The fitment having a straw therein and a removeable cap for sealing the liquid in the pouch. The cap can be removed to allow access to the straw and the liquid in the pouch. The cap ban be replaced on the fitment to reseal the pouch. Since the straw is already in the fitment it is easier to use than liquid containing pouches where the straw has to be inserted into the pouch by breaking a seal. Further the straw in the fitment helps prevent spills and injuries associated with straws having to break the seal of the pouch.

The present invention provides an improved apparatus for measuring and dispensing powdered products. The apparatus includes a cup portion and a funnel-shaped dispenser. The cup holds the powdered material to be measured is sized to contain a desired volume of the powder when filled to its upper edge. The upper edge of the cup has a flat surface to accommodate leveling of the powdered ingredients. The funnel-shaped dispenser serves as a leveler and aids in accurately dispensing the measured powder into a mixing area. The funnel-shaped dispenser thus defines a flat edge at its receiving opening for engaging the upper edge of the cup.

The invention relates to a novelty pump straw with combined display area and prize delivery system that can easily be used to pump liquids into the mouth of the user without the use of mouth suction, used to convey information and messages, and deliver prizes and other marketing materials. The invention may include noisemakers, a selection of several different pump devices, various shapes of the pump devices, a stand-alone toy, and several means to convey information and messages on a display area. The exterior features, overall look and size are similar to that of a drinking straw with a pump attached between the two ends of the drinking straw. The invention, besides being used for drinking applications, may also be used for many other activities, some of which include marketing, amusement, and relaxation.

A gripper device for loosening, tightening or gripping objects. The gripper device has a support structure with a fixed, object contact surface, that preferably has a high friction surface. One end of a pivot arm is pivotally attached to the support structure. The pivot arm has a free end. A cinch strap with two ends is provided. On end of the cinch strap is attached to the free end of the pivot arm and another end of the cinch strap is fixed to the structure. By moving a jar or other cylindrical object into turning contact with the cinch strap, that object will be captured and held in place.

An enteral feeding device, includes a system for delivering liquid nutrients to an enteral feeding tube. The device includes: (a) a container, having first, second and third openings; (b) a tip configured to be coupled to the container, the tip having an opening in fluid communication with the first opening of the container, the second opening of the container configured such that nutrient can be delivered to the second opening and the third opening configured to receive nutrient or to allow gas expelled from the patient (e.g., through burping) to flow there through.

Aspects of the invention include a universal oil change system and an oil filter relocation system. The oil change system changes the location at which oil is drained from a vehicle engine, such as from the bottom of the engine block to a more convenient and accessible location on the engine compartment. The system includes a drain tube for routing oil from an oil pan and, optionally a pump, which may be operable from the cigarette lighter of the automobile for extracting the used engine oil. Furthermore, an oil filter relocation system which facilitates relocation of an oil filter, such as from an inaccessible point on the engine to an accessible area in the engine compartment is provided.

The present invention provides modifications to conventional disposable bottles such as disposable, water-filled bottles. One such modification includes a wider opening in the neck of the disposable bottle. Another modification comprises enlarging the size of the threads on the outside of the necks to allow the cover of the bottles to be replaced with other attachments.

The invention discloses a flow control type FIFO cache structure and method for uniformly configuring the data significant bits, and the structure comprises a first FIFO and a second FIFO, and the first FIFO and the second FIFO are jointly connected to a full-duplex mode configuration register which is used for selecting a full-duplex mode or a half-duplex mode. According to the invention, the data transmission efficiency with a host interface can be improved, the overhead of data integration through software is reduced, and the flow control mode of hardware management is designed, so that theoverflow phenomenon of FIFO is avoided.

The invention provides a fuel tank structure. The fuel tank structure comprises a main fuel tank, an auxiliary fuel tank, vent pipes and a balance pipe, wherein the vent pipes are used for connecting the upper end part of the main fuel tank with the upper end part of the auxiliary fuel tank and comprise a first vent pipe, a second vent pipe and a control device which is provided with at least three connecting openings; one end of the first vent pipe is connected with the main fuel tank, and the other end of the first vent pipe is connected with one end of the second vent pipe through two connecting openings of the control device; the other end of the second vent pipe is connected with the auxiliary fuel tank; the control device is used for controlling the first vent pipe and the second vent pipe to be opened / closed; one end of the balance pipe is connected with a third connecting opening of the control device, and the other end of the balance pipe is connected with the main fuel tank;and the control device is also used for controlling the first vent pipe and the balance pipe to be opened / closed. In the fuel tank structure, a pressure difference principle is utilized, so that overflow phenomena of the fuel tanks can be eliminated to the maximum extent.

A compound filled in lead packaging integrated circuit product includes a substrate made of a metallic material, a metallic protection layer formed on a top face of the substrate for protection of the substrate and surface mounting of an electrical appliance, the electrical appliance securely mounted on the protection layer and a compound or encapsulation material surrounding the substrate and the electrical appliance for supporting the substrate.

The invention is directed toward a spill- and leak-proof container for floriculture items including cut flowers, stems, other horticultural items, and the like. More specifically, the invention includes a receptacle having funnel-like primary closure. The funnel-like primary closure includes a wider opening generally adjacent to and contiguous with the mouth of the receptacle. The narrower opening of the funnel-like primary closure is positioned in the interior of the receptacle. A secondary closure atop the wider opening of the primary closure ensures no liquid can spill.

A reactor (108) for complete recirculation of contaminated liquid waste, which produces a clean burning combustible gas, usable thermal energy, and solid deposits, a main feature being: in the combustible gas and in The total usable energy of the heat generated is more than the electrical energy required to run the device. This feature is called commercial efficiency greater than unity, and this feature essentially determines the ability of the new reactor to extract energy from liquid molecules in full compliance with the principle of energy conservation. Various examples include the efficient through-recycling of used car antifreeze and waste oil, for generating fuel from crude oil, for desalination of seawater, and for recycling biologically contaminated liquid waste such as municipal wastewater into a clean Combustible gas for combustion, nutrient-rich water useful for irrigation, and a new method of depositing solids that can be used as fertilizer.

A method mixes and transfers a bone filling material. The method makes use of a receptacle for receiving components in an unmixed condition. A mixing element can be inserted into the receptacle to mix the components. An actuator having a drive member and a driven member is removably coupled to the mixing element.

A semiconductor package substrate structure and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The structure includes a substrate having a plurality of electrical connecting pads formed on at least one surface thereof; a plurality of electroplated conductive posts each covering a corresponding one of the electrical connecting pads and an insulating protective layer formed on the surface of the substrate and having a revealing portion for exposing the electroplated conductive posts therefrom. The invention allows the interval between the electroplated conductive posts to be minimized, the generation of concentrated stresses and the overflow of underfill to be avoided, as well as the reduction of the overall height of the fabricated package.

A straw for dispensing fluids includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an outer surface, and at least one aperture extending from the first end to the second end defining an inner surface. The aperture has a non-circular cross-sectional shape, such as an oval, an ellipse, a tear drop, and the like. The straw is made of a durable, non-toxic material, such as thermoplastic material that is suitable to withstand a temperature of the fluid of up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit, while preventing toxin release related to common cold beverage straws when immersed in hot beverages.

A steam distributor for applying steam to a continuously moving paper sheet employs one or more drop-out steam profiling cartridges. Each cartridge is connected to a steam distribution apparatus and includes a number of profiling zones that are covered by a contoured, smooth profiling screen from which steam is applied. The profiling screens are welded to baffles which enhances the structural integrity of the cartridge. No external clamps or other devices are employed that would otherwise disrupt the smooth, curved exterior surface of the profiling screens. The spaced-apart baffles also eliminate the spilling over of steam from one profiling zone to the next which has the effect of minimizing the response width for steam profiling control. The use of the drop-out cartridges permits quick and easy removal of the profiling screens for change-out or cleaning.

The invention provides a scheme for protecting the confidentiality and integrity of data in a memory. The implementation method of the scheme includes the following steps a counter<assigned> allocated by a system for a data block and the address of the data block serve as input of an MAC function with keys, a counter<use> used in the encryption and decryption process is worked out, and the key<use> used during current encryption and decryption is worked out according to the worked-out counter<use>. Compared with traditional counter mode encryption methods, the method has the advantages that influences of counter overflow on system computing resource occupancy can be smoothly eliminated, the system is allowed to allocate the short counter for the data block, the storage space occupied by the counters is reduced, the advantages of counter mode encryption methods in the system performance aspect are reserved at the same time, and the integrity of the data in the memory is protected.

The invention discloses a well logging method capable of storing the relative flow rate. The well logging method comprises the following steps that the working time of an instrument and the releasing time of a tracer agent are set according to existing data of a to-be-logged well; an assembled flow instrument is descended into the well through an anti-spraying unit special for a steel wire; a standard curve is measured according to basic data of the well, after being released, the tracer agent is continuously traced according to the data of the well, and detected curve data are recorded through the flow instrument till the working time is over; the flow instrument is got back to the ground, the data recorded in the instrument are read, and then the data and depth data in a depth recorder are combined through the time, the trend of the depth is judged in the combining process, and a plurality of lifting curves and a plurality of lowering curves are obtained; and datum treatment is conducted, depth-correcting calculation is conducted firstly, and then the flow rate of the current depth can be calculated by calculating the lifting curves. According to the well logging method capable of storing the relative flow rate, overflow can be eliminated, so that the error brought by measuring is zero, and under the conditions of being low in injecting quantity and high in pressure, logging accuracy can be greatly improved.