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The present invention facilitates the specification and distribution of templated content materials by a content provider over an information exchange network such as the Internet. The present invention incorporates a system for managing inventories of graphical elements and their relationships to pre-defined page templates. A database capable of keeping track of users and their corresponding access privileges within the system is employed to monitor user activity. Ultimately, through the use of a software component delivered over the Internet for use within standard web browsers, end-users are able to populate templates under the constraints imposed by the rules of the manufacturers at the time of template design. These population elements which “fill in the blanks” of the pre-defined templates may be either of type IMAGE or TEXT. Image regions are populated by choosing from a subset of the entire image inventory, while TEXT types can be completely free form, with specific rules guiding justification, point size, font, and leading, or “fill in the blank” form with the same constraint rules as free form. Once the end user has met all of the criteria for a fully populated template, the system provides sophisticated means for downloading a high resolution file (such as a print-ready file or other file representation of the composed publication) which encapsulates all resources needed (layout, images, fonts, and constraint geometries) to fulfill the requirements of the publication. The downloaded file may be printed or published by electronic transfer, e.g., to a publisher for printing of the actual publication.

A method of signing digital streams so that a receiver of the stream can authenticate and consume the stream at the same rate which the stream is being sent to the receiver. More specifically, this invention involves computing and verifying a single digital signature on at least a portion of the stream. The properties of this single signature will propagate to the rest of the stream through ancillary information embedded in the rest of the stream.

A method of conjugating peptides and proteins by means of glycosyltransferase is provided.

Method of conjugating glycoproteins by means of chemical modification is provided as well as new modified glycoproteins.

A method for fabricating a flash memory is provided. The method contains sequentially forming a tunneling oxide layer, a polysilicon layer, and a silicon nitride layer on a semiconductor substrate. Patterning the silicon nitride layer, polysilicon layer, the tunneling oxide layer, and the substrate forms a trench in the substrate. A shallow trench isolation (STI) structure is formed to fill the trench up the silicon nitride layer. The silicon nitride layer is removed to expose the polysilicon layer and a portion of each sidewall of the STI structure. A polysilicon spacer is formed on each exposed sidewall of the STI structure. An upper portion of the STI structure is removed so as to expose a portion of each sidewall of the polysilicon layer. The polysilicon layer serves as a floating gate. A conformal dielectric layer and a top polysilicon layer are formed over the substrate. The top polysilicon layer, the dielectric layer, and the polysilicon layer are patterned to form a strip control gate, which covers the floating gate, that is a remaining portion of the polysilicon layer on the tunneling oxide layer.

A method for preparing aqueous furnish to be used in paper or paper board manufacturing. Filler and / or fibers are treated with cationic polyelectrolyte and nanofibrillated cellulose. A furnish and a paper or a paper board.

A gas turbine engine includes a variable area nozzle having a plurality of flaps. The flaps are actuated by a plurality of actuating mechanisms driven by shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators to vary fan exist nozzle area. The SMA actuator has a deformed shape in its martensitic state and a parent shape in its austenitic state. The SMA actuator is heated to transform from martensitic state to austenitic state generating a force output to actuate the flaps. The variable area nozzle also includes a plurality of return mechanisms deforming the SMA actuator when the SMA actuator is in its martensitic state.

A system and method for improving the relevance of search results given by, and favorable user experience with, a search engine by automatically detecting and removing search listings which are unusually infrequently selected by users from among other search listings. Data representing presentation of individual search listings as part of search results and data representing selection of such search listing by a user are accumulated and analyzed to evaluate performance of the search listing. Rates of selection of search listings are compared to rates of selections of search listings in similar and different positions within search results sets. Search listings with unusually low selection rates are marked from removal from the search database and / or are demoted from generalizing matching mechanisms to more specific matching mechanisms. Parameters of the accumulation and performance evaluation are adjusted according to the search volume of the search listing.

An information recommendation apparatus selects and recommends contents coincident with or similar to conditions input. The conditions are represented by predetermined items and attribute values corresponding thereto, from among contents formed of plural pieces of data having plural items and attribute values corresponding thereto and stored in a content database in which the contents are registered, wherein the recommended contents are output to the terminal.

A red-emitting phosphor comprises a nitride-based composition represented by the chemical formula M(x / v)M′2Si5-xAlxN8:RE, wherein: M is at least one monovalent, divalent or trivalent metal with valence v; M′ is at least one of Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Zn; and RE is at least one of Eu, Ce, Tb, Pr, and Mn; wherein x satisfies 0.1≦x<0.4, and wherein the phosphor has the general crystalline structure M′2Si5N8:RE, Al substitutes for Si within the crystalline structure, and M is located substantially at interstitial sites. Furthermore, the phosphor is configured such that 1,000 hours of aging at 85° C. and 85% humidity results in a deviation in chromaticity coordinates CIE Δx and Δy of less than about 0.03. Furthermore, the phosphor absorbs radiation in the UV and blue and emits light with a photoluminescence peak wavelength within the range from about 620 to 650 nm.

An Automatic (Auto) Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panel Washer comprising a main carrier joined by a connecting member to the main mast. A main hydraulic cylinder system comprising one or more hydraulic cylinders and connector arrangement on the main mast raises the main mast up or pushes it down, activating the connecting member, thereby raising or lowering the main carrier. The positioning hydraulic cylinder determines the angle of the main carrier by pushing one end down or bringing it up. A rotating device assembly rotates the main mast and main carrier clockwise or counterclockwise from rest position over its stationary post. The main carrier comprises a rigid frame with attachments including a cleaning assembly consisting of air cylinders with cleaning wiper systems, tracks for the air cylinder shafts, wash material pipes with spray devices attached, rinse material pipes with spray devices attached, and compressed air drying pipes with air spray devices.

A actuator for operating a valve in process automation. The actuator includes a separately operable, adjustment wheel and an electric motor having at least a stator and a rotor. The stator and rotor are associated with predetermined regions of an output shaft. A valve connection is provided in a first end region of the output shaft for coupling the actuator to the valve. The adjustment wheel is arranged in a second end region of the output shaft.

An Automatic (Auto) Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panel Washer comprising a main carrier joined by a connecting member to the main mast. A main hydraulic cylinder system comprising one or more hydraulic cylinders and connector arrangement on the main mast raises the main mast up or pushes it down, activating the connecting member, thereby raising or lowering the main carrier. The positioning hydraulic cylinder determines the angle of the main carrier by pushing one end down or bringing it up. A rotating device assembly rotates the main mast and main carrier clockwise or counterclockwise from rest position over its stationary post. The main carrier comprises a rigid frame with attachments including a cleaning assembly consisting of air cylinders with cleaning wiper systems, tracks for the air cylinder shafts, wash material pipes with spray devices attached, rinse material pipes with spray devices attached, and compressed air drying pipes with air spray devices.

The present invention provides an improved photovoltaic cell assembly (10) that includes at least plurality of photovoltaic calls (20). The cells include a photoactive portion (24) sandwiched between a top electrically conductive structure (28) on some regions of a top surface (28) of the photoactive portion leaving exposed top surface on other regions; and an opposing conductive substrate layer (22). The improved photovoltaic cell assembly also includes a plurality of conductive elements (80); a first encapsulant layer (40) In contact with the top electrically conductive structure and the exposed fop surface of the photoactive portion; and a second encapsulant layer (50) in contact with the opposing conductive substrate layer, the encapsulants holding the conductive elements to the cell layers.

Methods of automatically generating trouble tickets for network elements which are in failure and affecting network performance. The network elements are sectionalized into their basic components so that the failure in the elements can be localized and diagnosed. Once the failure has been diagnosed, a trouble ticket is automatically generated my network maintenance so that the repair of the element can be scheduled and undertaken. The trouble tickets are made available via the network to customers that are concerned that circuits on which they operate and which may be malfunctioning due to the network element failure can be kept informed of the status of the repair and the failure.

A valve with a housing including an inlet opening and an outlet opening for a fluid; a closure element through which a flow of the fluid is controllable; an actuation device including an electric actuator for adjusting a closure cross section of the closure element; a drive housing at which a stator of the electric actuator is fixated, wherein a moveable moving element of the electric actuator is kinematically coupled with the closure element in an inner cavity of the drive housing which is loaded with a pressure from the fluid, wherein the stator is disposed in the inner cavity, and wherein the inner cavity of the drive housing is separated from the fluid through a moveable divider element. In order to use a valve with an actuator disposed in an abrasive fluid the inner cavity of the drive housing is separated from the fluid through a moveable divider element.

Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided.

Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided.

Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided.

Articles, such as sanitary tissue products, including fibrous structures, and more particularly articles including fibrous structures having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the article exhibits differential cellulose content throughout the thickness of the article and methods for making same are provided.

A walker has a wheel rotatably mounted to the lower end of each of a pair of front legs, each wheel having a series of end to end smaller diameter rollers mounted about the axis of wheels 10 define an outer perimeter of said wheels to allow easier turning of the walker without applying a lift force to the front legs while maintaining a tendency for the walker to track in a forward direction when a turning force is not applied.

A portable headrest is disclosed providing extensive lateral support to persons sitting upright in chairs. The headrest is attached to the seat back of a chair, such as an airline seat or a geriatric chair, and is secured thereto with straps or other suitable means. A head-support portion extends well in front of the surface of the seat back and provides a rigid structure to support the side of user's head. Cushioning on top of this rigid structure ensures comfort. A base portion cooperates with the seat back and the head-support portion to maintain the position and alignment of the head-support portion. The headrest thus aids sleep for people who must stay in upright chairs for extended periods and alleviates muscle strain in infirmed persons while allowing them to sit upright.

Electric power is stored in a flywheel assembly, from a dc power buss, and supplied to the buss, through electronics associated with a motor / generator, its rotor integral with a flywheel supported by magnetic bearings. Upon operation, the flywheel assembly is released by mechanical backup bearings which then normally remain disengaged until shutdown as the flywheel assembly is levitated by the axial magnetic field. Enhancements developed herein smooth the flux density across discontinuities or segments present in permanent magnets due to presently limited capability for manufacture of large annular magnetic members. Herein, the introduction of a medium such as a steel cylindrical member to directly interface with the rotor as opposed to the segmented permanent magnet, greatly eradicates induced eddy current and heat on the rotor. In addition, exhibited is an annularly slotted rotor which allows for greater surface area for flux absorption.

A valve with a housing including an inlet opening and an outlet opening for a fluid; a closure element through which a flow of the fluid is controllable; an actuation device including an electric actuator for adjusting a closure cross section of the closure element; a drive housing at which a stator of the electric actuator is fixated, wherein a moveable moving element of the electric actuator is kinematically coupled with the closure element in an inner cavity of the drive housing which is loaded with a pressure from the fluid, wherein the stator is disposed in the inner cavity, and wherein the inner cavity of the drive housing is separated from the fluid through a moveable divider element. In order to use a valve with an actuator disposed in an abrasive fluid the inner cavity of the drive housing is separated from the fluid through a moveable divider element.