94 results about "Proper function" patented technology

An arrangement, system, and method for switching data packet flows in a communication system. A flow processing core classifies packet flows and defines processing flow sequences applicable to the packet flows. A distributing arrangement directs the packet flows to appropriate functional units or processors according to each packet flow's applicable processing flow sequence. The current position of each packet flow in its respective processing flow sequence is indicated. Packet flow sequence information may be determined so that reclassification of already classified packets is avoided.

A preferably non-electrical nerve communication enhancement tool that sends specific, pre-timed, controlled vibrational and/or acoustical stimulation frequencies to the body to enhance nerve communication for the purpose of assisting in proper function of skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and facilitating rapid and improved cerebellar timing circuit and related cerebellar learning mechanism pathways such as the inferior olivary-Purkinje-Thalamus cell system and other similar neuronal pools, to improve muscle memory, coordinated functional neuron-musculo-skeletal performance improvement, enhance blood flow, increased range of motion, flexibility, strength and dexterity, neuromuscular re-education, muscle tone recovery, pain modulation, improved eye-hand coordination, gait improvement, balance and stability gains, kinetic chain integration, neurological performance enhancement, sensory dysfunction reduction, and improvement in mental and cognitive function.

A blade server 2 is provided with a processor 6 for executing program instructions and an electrical connector 12 for connecting to a blade enclosure 22. The blade server 2 also includes a power controller 18 connected to a plurality of power supply batteries 14, 16 which are provided on the blade server 2 itself. If the power controller 18 detects that the main power supply supplied via the electrical connector 12 has been interrupted, then a backup power supply to the processor is provided from the on-board power supply batteries 14, 16. The batteries 14, 16 on each blade are periodically discharged and recharged in turn to check their proper function.

A prosthetic device for implanting in a patient's heart includes (i) a therapeutic device capable of restoring function to a native heart valve; and (ii) at least one sensor including a body, an inductor coil disposed within the body, and a capacitor in communication with the inductor coil, the at least one sensor being coupled to the therapeutic device, and being configured to monitor proper function of the therapeutic device within the patient's heart.

The present invention is an apparatus for and method of remotely, automatically, and routinely conducting diagnostic testing on a programmable hearing aid to ensure that it is functioning as intended when optimized for an individual's needs and preferences. Because hearing aids deteriorate with time and buildup of earwax, individuals can be uncertain whether their hearing is worsening or the hearing aid is malfunctioning. The net effect is diminished hearing aid performance and thus diminished quality of life. The present invention tests the hearing aid for proper function as frequently as daily. Additionally, the present invention includes elements (201, 202) that enable the apparatus to perform a cleaning process to effectively remove earwax and other undesirable debris from the hearing aid. The cleaning process can occur prior to the diagnostic testing or as a result of the diagnostic testing.

An implant testing device and a method of detecting an airway implant are disclosed. The testing device detects the presence of the implant within a patient's body and can be used to determine its location. The testing device also provides an indication of proper function of the implant electronics. A detector circuit of the testing device generates an output signal representative of proximity of the airway implant. A processing circuit receives the output signal and determines proximity of the implant based on one or more detection thresholds. The processing circuit also provides a visual and/or audible alert. In some embodiments, the processing circuit varies the flash rate of one or more light emitting diodes and/or the pitch of an alert tone based on proximity of the implant. Various embodiments of the testing device are adapted for handheld use and can include a handle, elongated portion, and detector element.

The principals and designs described in my application—provide essential tools for automation of a number of vending applications. It is unique in the way the content (item) is handled, and the levels of flexible, modular automation and security, which together could fully automate the entire process from point of Item manufacturing to point of Item sale, to achieve superior efficiency, compared to any existing or patented methods. An Automatic Distributed Vending System (System) is disclosed that could consist of more than one Automatic Vending Module (Module), support components and more than one Central Computer (Computer), which control entire System. Each Module has a conveyor with a number of linked carriers and with a mechanism and a control system for automatic loading and/or unloading of an Item out of a carrier upon request. Each carrier's inner receptacle could have an insert shaped to match the outline of the carrier's content. Each Item and/or carrier can be identified such as with a barcode label. Module has a Controller consisting of embedded processor or processors, sensors for position and environment, control devices for moving conveyor and other mechanisms, carrier and content identification barcode scanners, human-machine interfaces, status indicators, serial interfaces within Module and to the System local area network. Controller could maintain in real-time inventory and status of all carriers and their content. Controller could execute in real-time required algorithm of operation to support all features of Module. Module's outer enclosure could have one side to be accessible by Provider, and could have the opposite side to be accessible by Customer. Loading of content into carriers could be semi-automatic and/or by automatic mechanism. Module's automatic content loading mechanism could be interfaced with a semi-automatic content feeding mechanism where at one end a content is deposited manually or by an automatic mechanism, and on the other end a content is off-loaded from a content feeding mechanism and loaded into an empty carrier inside Module's inner enclosure. Content could be automatically unloaded from its carrier by Module's unloading mechanism. When a content is requested for unload, the Controller could advance conveyor to position at which the carrier with requested content is at the specified unloading location. At the unloading location controller could perform final inspection of content's barcode label and then could execute appropriate function based on result. Unloading mechanism could deposit content into a pick-up bin, or return “rejected” content back to its carrier, from which it was unloaded. The “rejected” content could be unloaded at a different unloading location within Module. Controller could have interface with content feeding mechanisms, allowing automatic loading of content into empty carriers with proper barcode label. Central computer could obtain from Module's Controller general status of Module, real-time inventory status of Module's content, history of loading and unloading. Module could have different carriers inside, attached to the same conveyor, and recognized by means of barcode labels. Controller could identify each carrier by reading the barcode information, and deposit proper content into each carrier. As result, Module could be loaded with different types of content, which then could be unloaded as needed.

An affordable plumbing device that uses a compressed gas and a burst disk having a relatively even surface of substantially uniform thickness to produce a sudden discharge of energy to forcibly act against any obstruction that may interfere with the proper function of a drain. The plumbing device has a cylindrical chamber for receiving the compressed gas and may generally take the shape of a plunger, which is flexible to use and is easy to store. A portion of the chamber forms a receiving chamber with the burst disk for harnessing and directing the energy of the compressed gas to clear the drain.

A cutting tool with a sensor according to the present invention includes an electrically conductive substrate, an insulation film provided on a surface of the electrically conductive substrate, and a sensor circuit of an electrically conductive film provided on the insulation film. The insulation film includes two consecutive insulation layers. Even if the plural insulation layers each have defects such as cracks and pinholes which possibly impair the insulation property impair the insulation film, the defects present in the plural layers are unlikely to be continuous. Therefore, the insulation film has an improved insulation reliability, thereby ensuring proper function of the sensor circuit in the cutting tool.

The present invention provides a tire/wheel assembly that ensure a proper function of a tire-information transmitter even in a severe use condition, installation and fixing devices for the tire-information transmitter which has a superior workability, and a method of mounting a tire-information transmitter in a simple manner. In a tire/wheel assembly in which the tire is mounted on the wheel, a ring-shaped elastic body equipped with a tire-information transmitter is provided along a periphery of the rim base of the rim of the wheel.

An interlock monitoring system includes a magnetic proximity sensor within a poppet valve type coupler to detect whether the poppet valve is opened or closed. An open poppet valve indicates a proper connection. The sensor consists of dedicated electronics that prevent cheating, or bypassing, by either shorting out or opening the contacts to the sensor. In addition, a ferrous metal proximity switch is used to provide a redundant confirmation of proper connection of the coupler. The ferrous magnetic proximity switch will indicate whether or not the coupler is actually in contact with an appropriate connection. Each of the magnetic proximity sensor and the ferrous magnetic proximity switch must indicate a respective proper condition in order to determine a valid interlock condition.

A system and method for syntax abstraction in query language generation in an online analytical processing system, a business intelligence system, a reporting system, or a data mining system. The system generates one or more query language statements that can be run against one or more data sources to return a desired data result set. The system includes a syntax pattern selector module and a statement assembly module. The syntax pattern selector module selects a syntax pattern corresponding to a desired function and a syntax standard. The statement assembly module populates the syntax pattern with an argument data set associated with the desired data set. The result is the generation of one or more query language statements with the correct function, syntax, and data parameters to return the desired data result set from the data sources. A method and medium having processor readable code therein are also described.

The invention belongs to the field of biological medicines and relates to an immobilized nuclease and a preparing method thereof. The immobilized nuclease comprises a nuclease and a solid-phase vector. The nuclease is connected to groups on the solid-phase vector through covalent bonds. The activity of the immobilized nuclease is higher than 500 U/g. A functional pH range of the immobilized nuclease is 6-8. The proper function temperature of the immobilized nuclease is 37 DEG C. The invention also discloses the preparing method of the immobilized nuclease. The immobilized nuclease is applied in processes of medicine products, avoids nuclease residue in a final product during product separation and purification steps, and improves the product quality.

An adapter for utilizing a handgun slide manufactured for use on a common generation and version of handgun frame to make its use capable on a newer generation or versions frame having different dimensional features. The adapter makes allows use of a slide assembly comprising of a slide, barrel, recoil spring and guide from previous generations on more recent generations of the same handgun. The adapter is mounted on the previous versions dust cover creating a new geometry to allow for proper function inside the newer generation's frame. The adapter includes a bushing. The earlier generation's slides have an outer surface shape smaller than the newer generation slide with the adapter creating the geometry necessary for compatibility.

There is provided a method for improving the reliability and performance of a valve device that transitions between the pressure and vacuum phases for the purpose of milking animals. The improvement reduces physical wear of the movable parts within the valve device while ensuring proper function of said movable parts.

The present invention is an EL lamp module and a method of producing an EL lamp module. The EL lamp module of the present invention provides both an EL lamp (attachable or printed) and required electrical components for the proper function of the EL lamp in a single structure, thereby eliminating the necessity of separate electrical and mechanical connections for the final application of an EL lamp. The EL lamp module includes a printed circuit pattern and printed electrical components, and/or electrical components that may be connected through conventional printing techniques utilizing conductive and non-conductive pressure sensitive adhesives.

The invention discloses a method for improving human microcirculation through sleeping posture sway, which comprises the following steps: preparing an intelligent control system; preparing an electromechanical execution system and fixing a support body on the electromechanical execution system; setting function modes, establishing a database and setting operation parameters; allowing a sensor to acquire per se or manually input physical energy information of a user and inputting the information into the intelligent control system; allowing the intelligent control system to select a proper function mode and drive the electromechanical execution system to operate; allowing a power mechanism to work and output power to drive the support body to swing so as to ensure that a human body regularly sways relative to the support body; allowing the sensor in the intelligent control system to acquire per se, record execution data and feed back the execution data to a core control processor; allowing the core control processor to correct execution errors, automatically adjust the operation parameters, give an alarm through voice prompt and drive the electromechanical execution system to execute; and allowing the intelligent control system to stop the operation of the electromechanical execution system after finishing execution and automatically store main data in the operation process.

A portable restroom is designed to provide features which enhance the comfort and appeal to users. These features include a rigid and stable structure, including a rigid floor structure, thus providing a sense of security to the user. Further, flushing and fresh water capabilities are achieved by using a dual tank structure made capable by the base design itself. This dual tank structure is achieved utilizing a unique siphoning pump to provide appropriate functionality.