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A wide-angle lens system comprises, sequentially from the object side to the image side: a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element, an aperture and a fourth lens element. If the field of view of the wide-angle lens system is as high as 140 degrees, the extreme distortion of the image edge can be prevented with only four lens elements, and the image has a high sharpness. Therefore, it is very suitable for use in the monitor and vehicle-related lens system.

A spin stabilized and drag-stabilized, blunt impact, non-lethal projectile is provided, having a rigid base and rigid windscreen, with a compressible body therebetween, thereby enabling use thereof in high pressure / compression firing mechanisms, but yet operable to compress / deform upon impact with a target. In particular, a spin stabilized, blunt impact, non-lethal projectile is provided having a rigid windscreen and base, with a compressible body therebetween which compresses / deforms upon impact with a target. In addition, a drag-stabilized version thereof is provided, having canted fins thereon so as to control flight of the projectile via the imposition of drag thereon. Additionally, the projectile is capable of carrying agents, such as crowd control and marking agents, in an agent reservoir, and ejecting same onto a target upon impact.

A string arrangement for a detachment type waist-protecting belt to hold the vertebra region of a vertebra related patient is provided. The string arrangement enables a separate fastening of the upper portion and lower portion of the belt to form a saddle like shape that fits the contour of the waist of an individual patient dynamically with or without the extra support of a frame. The waist-protecting belt can also be connected to a back supporting frame, which is comprised of two plastic plates, via two guiding nuts, fixed on the center of the exterior side of the inner-half of the rim of each solid plastic plate, guided through the two narrow and long holes found on the wider portions of the belt, and held in place by two wide head bolts which screw on to the nuts. Then the upper portion and lower portion of the frame is adjusted separately by the movement of the upper and lower portion of the belt.

A string arrangement for a detachment type waist-protecting belt to hold the vertebra region of a vertebra related patient is provided. The string arrangement enables a separate fastening of the upper portion and lower portion of the belt to form a saddle like shape that fits the contour of the waist of an individual patient dynamically with or without the extra support of a frame. The waist-protecting belt can also be connected to a back supporting frame, which is comprised of two plastic plates, via two guiding nuts, fixed on the center of the exterior side of the inner-half of the rim of each solid plastic plate, guided through the two narrow and long holes found on the wider portions of the belt, and held in place by two wide head bolts which screw on to the nuts. Then the upper portion and lower portion of the frame is adjusted separately by the movement of the upper and lower portion of the belt.

A device and method for stabilizing a spine utilizes one or more stabilization members made of, or including, a bioresorbable and / or biointegrable material such as natural tissue or a bioresorbable polymer. The stabilization member(s) may be elastic, and may secure one or more spinal motion segments in a manner effective to reduce the range of flexion and / or extension of the spinal motion segments. The stabilization member may include one or more elongate straps of nonosteogenic natural tissue, each of which may be secured to the spine using fasteners such as bone screws or tacks. The stabilization device may include a blocking member sized and configured to be effective for maintaining a medically desirable distance between adjacent spinous processes in the spine of a medical patient.

A non-pneumatic tire is provided with an annular reinforcing web that reduces the bending of compression spokes formed in the tire and reduces stresses and strains in the tire. The non-pneumatic tire includes an inner hoop member having an inner surface that defines the inner diameter of the tire, and an outer hoop member having a tread groove region that defines the outer diameter of the tire. A disc-shaped central web portion connects the inner and outer hoop members. A plurality of elongated, radially aligned cavities on either side of the central web defines integrally-formed compression spokes which connect the inner and outer hoop members. The annular reinforcing web is located on and affixed to either side of the central web portion and interconnects a mid portion of each spoke to a mid portion of the spokes on either side of it. Preferably, the annular reinforcing web is reinforced with fiber webbings on its outer side for added strength. The annular reinforcing web allows the tire to be made with less polyurethane material with no reduction in load carrying capability.

A scroll compressor comprises a fixed scroll, an orbiting scroll engaged with the fixed scroll to form a compression chamber therebetween, a back pressure chamber arranged at a back side of an end plate of the orbiting scroll, a back pressure hole formed in the end plate of the orbiting scroll to form a fluidal communication between the compression chamber and the back pressure chamber, and a release valve mechanism for discharging the fluid from the compression chamber to the discharge space when a pressure in the compression chamber is higher than the pressure in the discharge space, wherein the back pressure hole and the release flow path are arranged to prevent both of the fluidal communication and the another fluidal communication from being formed simultaneously.

A solar panel assembly attachment apparatus is provided including a strut defining a generally U-shaped channel; an electrically conductive grounding clip; and a panel retainer. Upon insertion of the panel retainer into a housing receptacle of the clip, a clip slot and a panel body slot are aligned to allow passage of the portion of the solar panel frame. Advancing the solar panel frame through the aligned clip slot and panel body slot compresses a spring to secure the solar panel frame while barbs electrically connect and provide a ground to the solar panel frame.

A spin stabilized and drag-stabilized, blunt impact, non-lethal projectile is provided, having a rigid base and rigid windscreen, with a compressible body therebetween, thereby enabling use thereof in high pressure / compression firing mechanisms, but yet operable to compress / deform upon impact with a target. In particular, a spin stabilized, blunt impact, non-lethal projectile is provided having a rigid windscreen and base, with a compressible body therebetween which compresses / deforms upon impact with a target. In addition, a drag-stabilized version thereof is provided, having canted fins thereon so as to control flight of the projectile via the imposition of drag thereon. Additionally, the projectile is capable of carrying agents, such as crowd control and marking agents, in an agent reservoir, and ejecting same onto a target upon impact.

A Static Compression Device (SC device) for active, measurable compression of a fusion graft by the surgeon at the time of surgery is disclosed. The SC device is attachable to adjacent vertebral bodies or other pieces of bone and has a device that applies compressive force to the adjacent vertebral bodies or pieces of bone to assist fusion according to Wolffs law. The SC device has a locking mechanism that maintains the compression applied at surgery, but prevents further compression (settling) from occurring after surgery. The SC device allows the surgeon the ability to compress a segment, measure the applied compression, and lock the segment in the compressed position. In one embodiment of the invention, the pressure is applied to the SC device through a compression device that applies a desired and measurable amount of force. In this embodiment, the combination of the SC device with a pressure applying and measuring device allows the surgeon more control over the force applied to a cervical, thoracic or lumbar implant than has previously been available. In the preferred embodiment, the SC device compresses two or more adjacent vertebrae across an adjacent bone graft to facilitate fusion of these vertebrae to treat pain produced by pressure from the disks between such vertebrae bulging and resulting in contact with and pressure on the spinal cord and adjacent nerve roots. In other embodiments, the SC device may be used to apply measurable compression across any type of bony interface (e.g. fractures) to facilitate union.

A portable electric motor driven air gun powered by a power source. The motor is coupled to a lead screw, which drives a piston. The piston compresses air in a chamber producing high-pressure air. When sufficient energy is stored within the air stream by the piston a valve opens which releases the air to act on the projectile. The compressed air is used to push a projectile such as a paintball, an airsoft ball, a “bb”, or a pellet through a barrel. The lead screw is then reversed and the piston is reset for the next shot. The piston is preferably coupled to a feeding mechanism to facilitate positioning of the projectile for firing. The direction speed and operative modes of the gun are preferably controlled with an electric circuit. The power source is preferably rechargeable and allows the air gun to be operated completely independent from either a wall outlet or a compressed air supply.

A multi-functional digital imaging system is described that controls, manages and automates digital image and video compression and decompression methods. The digital image file is compressed and decompressed in a seven step modular user-adjustable lossless process.

A contacting terminal electrically connecting with an electrical element includes a soldering plate, a pair of facing confining plates extended upward from two opposite side edges of the soldering plate, an upward flexible arm extended from one end of the soldering plate, and a contacting portion extended from a free end of the flexible arm and beyond tops of the confining plates. The contacting portion is elastically pressed downward by the electrical element to realize an electrical connection therebetween and restricted between the confining plates. Tops of the confining plates are capable of stopping the electrical element pressing the contacting portion downward excessively.

An attaching system for a lift-roof cover pivoting substantially about a fixed forward wall upper edge via application of rear hatch technology of the prior art for conventional cab high covers together with attachment means in the form of linkages. The attaching system for mounting to a load bed supports multiple functions providing convenience in distribution and installation processes; in particular facilitating use of processes employed for conventional caps with respect to shipping and storage. The system includes lift-roof to forward wall stop and side retainer means supporting improved functional integrity and security. Also included are draw latches supporting levels of operating convenience demanded for lift-roof applications. Simplified manufacturing adaptation of a conventional cap is supported by pre-assembly of key subassemblies. Capability for completing all functional adjustments before shipping supports installation simplified to levels suited to needs of multiple location installers experienced only with conventional covers of the prior art.

A support structure is provided for supporting a plurality of cylindrical objects. The support structure includes an elongated member having first and second sides and first and second edges. First and second rib sections extend from the first side of the elongated member. The rib sections are generally parallel to each other and are spaced from corresponding edges of the elongated member. Each rib section includes an alternating series of arches and depressions.

A detector module includes a plurality of detector elements, each of which is provided with a first contact point. Further, a circuit board includes second contact points. In order to be able to electrically connect a larger number of detector elements to the circuit board, the first contact points and the second contact points are arranged in a congruent grid and are electrically connected by an electrical elastomer connector.

Method for manufacturing optical fibers, comprising cutting mirror-symmetrical grooves (2, 3) on a preform rod (1) which is inserted into a tube (4) of optical material; fusing the perform rod and the tube in a nonworking area; pulling the fused perform rod and tube into a perform which has longitudinal channels defined by the grooves (2, 3) and the tube (4); cutting the perform (5) into segments; etching the longitudinal channels; sealing segment end(s), assembling segments with a capillary tube and tubular process holder; joining the segment and capillary tube on a side opposite to the tubular process holder; drawing the perform segment into an optical fiber, and applying a protective strengthening coating on the drawn optical fiber. As a result, an optical fiber is produced, which has birefringent properties influenced by dimensions of the mirror-symmetrical grooves and the etching step.

A detector module includes a plurality of detector elements, each of which is provided with a first contact point. Further, a circuit board includes second contact points. In order to be able to electrically connect a larger number of detector elements to the circuit board, the first contact points and the second contact points are arranged in a congruent grid and are electrically connected by an electrical elastomer connector.

The invention relates to a roof antenna (1) for mounting on a roof (2) of a vehicle, said roof antenna (1) having a base plate (7) and an antenna cover (3) that can be connected to the base plate (7). A printed circuit board (4) with antenna elements and at least one plug connection (5) is arranged under the antenna cover (3). The base plate (7) has detent hooks (11) for pre-attaching on the roof (2) and fixing means for a final assembly, said fixing means being designed as a central dome (6) with a screw thread and a star handle (12) that interacts with the dome (6).

The present application relates to shapewear garments, and particularly shapewear garments including multiple zones having varying layers, varying compressions, varying shapes, and / or varying temperature controls.

A fuel system for an automotive engine is provided that includes a catalytic reactor that is configured to partially oxidize a portion of hydrocarbons in a hydrocarbon based fuel to create a fuel that is more compression ignitable. Exhaust gas is diverted from the exhaust system of an automobile and mixed with a hydrocarbon fuel. The fuel / exhaust gas mixture is exposed to an oxidizing catalyst such that at least a portion of the hydrocarbon fuel is partially oxidized. The resultant fuel mixture is metered into a compression ignition engine for engine operation.

A facility for using powder materials to produce a solid product having multiple layers includes a supply of powder material(s), a die for receiving the powder material(s) and shaping the solid product, the die being secured in a reversible manner to a die-holding table secured to the frame of the facility, and translatable upper and lower punches that engage with one another at the die to compress the powder material(s). The lower punch is connected to a system for uncoupling the members that provide the movement thereof, the system having a brake for limiting the downward travel of the lower punch to keep it in contact with the powder material contained in the die when producing the solid product to avoid the generation of additional compression during the receipt of powder material in the die during the intermediate filling phases for each layer of the product.

When a program of a certain duration is converted into compressed data (encoded), it is desirable for the total number of data to fit in an available data space, for example, when recorded on an information carrier. More particularly in variable bit rate compression such as a video signal via MPEG-2, this is hard to forecast. For this purpose, a recording device according to the invention comprises a compression unit (22) whose bit rate is influenced by a system controller (45) via a control input (26) during the encoding process in dependence on the remaining part of the vacant data space on the information carrier (1) and the remaining duration of the program. When parameters influencing the bit rate are set in the compression unit (22), the system controller will take the complexity of the program derived during a previously encoded part of the program into account.

Floating hose is normally comprised of a carcass that is covered with a layer of foam to provide buoyancy. The foam can be deformed and compressed by being repeatedly reeled onto a drum under conditions of high axial forces (reeling forces plus hose weight). The propensity for the foam layer to become compressed is aggravated in typical conditions where the hose is stored on a reel for extended periods and is on the reel more than it is in the water. In any case, compression damage causes the hose to lose buoyancy which can ultimately result in the hose sinking under conditions of normal use. It would accordingly be desirable to develop a floating hose that minimized the permanent damage caused by the foam layer being compressed to high levels over and over again. The floating hose of this invention is resistant to damage that can be caused by axial forces, such as those encountered while being collected on a reel. More specifically, the floating hose of this invention is not as susceptible to being damaged by compression as conventional floating hoses. This is by virtue of the floating hoses of this invention including anti-compression collars that protect the floatation medium therein from damage that can occur during routine usage. This extends the service life of the floating hoses of this invention and reduces their propensity to lose buoyancy over time. The present invention more specifically discloses a floating hose comprising: a carcass having an inside and an outside; a plurality of anti-compression collars interspaced around the carcass; a floatation medium surrounding said hose carcass and said anti-compression collars, and an outer cover, wherein said outer cover covers said floating medium and said anti-compression collars.

A Static Compression Device (SC device) for active, measurable compression of a fusion graft by the surgeon at the time of surgery is disclosed. The SC device is attachable to adjacent vertebral bodies or other pieces of bone and has a device that applies compressive force to the adjacent vertebral bodies or pieces of bone to assist fusion according to Wolff's law. The SC device has a locking mechanism that maintains the compression applied at surgery, but prevents further compression (settling) from occurring after surgery. The SC device allows the surgeon the ability to compress a segment, measure the applied compression, and lock the segment in the compressed position. In one embodiment of the invention, the pressure is applied to the SC device through a compression device that applies a desired and measurable amount of force. In this embodiment, the combination of the SC device with a pressure applying and measuring device allows the surgeon more control over the force applied to a cervical, thoracic or lumbar implant than has previously been available. In the preferred embodiment, the SC device compresses two or more adjacent vertebrae across an adjacent bone graft to facilitate fusion of these vertebrae to treat pain produced by pressure from the disks between such vertebrae bulging and resulting in contact with and pressure on the spinal cord and adjacent nerve roots. In other embodiments, the SC device may be used to apply measurable compression across any type of bony interface (e.g. fractures) to facilitate union.

An attaching system for a lift-roof cover pivoting substantially about a fixed forward wall upper edge via application of rear hatch technology of the prior art for conventional cab high covers together with attachment means in the form of linkages. The attaching system for mounting to a load bed supports multiple functions providing convenience in distribution and installation processes; in particular facilitating use of processes employed for conventional caps with respect to shipping and storage. The system includes lift-roof to forward wall stop and side retainer means supporting improved functional integrity and security. Also included are draw latches supporting levels of operating convenience demanded for lift-roof applications. Simplified manufacturing adaptation of a conventional cap is supported by pre-assembly of key subassemblies. Capability for completing all functional adjustments before shipping supports installation simplified to levels suited to needs of multiple location installers experienced only with conventional covers of the prior art.

A biological fluid testing and collection device includes a container, a cartridge, and a collection stick. The cartridge is configured to rest within the container and seat itself just above a reservoir at the bottom of the container. The collection stick acquires a liquid sample on a pad and is inserted within the container inside the internal cartridge. The pad is compressed against a screen on the cartridge to release the liquid sample. The liquid sample falls through apertures in the cartridge and collects centrally within the reservoir. The testing strips are located externally around the cartridge and contact the reservoir surface. The testing strips are routed to point centrally in the reservoir and extend beneath the pad. A port in communication with the reservoir may be used to permit the removal of liquid sample within the reservoir without removal of the collection stick.

A discharge valve mechanism in a compressor for compressing refrigerant gas includes a valve plate and a discharge valve plate. The valve plate forms a discharge port into which the compressed refrigerant gas is discharged. The discharge valve plate is located between the valve plate and a rear housing and includes a support portion, a connecting portion and a discharge valve. The support portion is sandwiched between the valve plate and the end surface of the rear housing. The connecting portion is bendably cantilevered from the support portion. The connecting portion extends to an opposite side of the discharge port so as to bypass the discharge port from the support portion. The connecting portion has a free end portion. The discharge valve extends from the free end portion to the discharge port toward the support portion for opening and closing the discharge port.