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Provided is a universal interface adapted for providing continuous positive airway pressure to a patient when the interface is used with a standard ventilator. The interface is configured to operate at a supply pressure no greater than about 120 centimeters of H2O in order to deliver pressure to the patient of up to about 15 cm of H2O at a flow rate of up to about 12 liters / minute. The universal interface may comprise an interface body having a space pair of breathing passageways intersecting a corresponding of supply passageways. Each one of the breathing passageways is comprised of a patient passageway and an exhalation passageway. Each one of the supply passageways includes a jet venturi having a taper portion. Each one of the exhalation passageways includes a taper portion which tapers outwardly along a direction from the patient passageway toward the exhalation passageway.

E-mail messages or computer files are scanned to identify embedded internet addresses. These embedded internet address 18 refer to data that may be retrieved via the internet. This data is pre-emptively retrieved and scanned for malware even though it has not been requested by a user. If the data is found to be malware-free, then a record of this is kept. If a user subsequently seeks to access the data associated with the embedded internet address, then the stored data may be referred to and if the internet address is found and the data associated with that address is unchanged since it was previously scanned, then that data may be supplied to the user without the need to be rescanned.

A system and method for measuring distances related to a target object depicted in an image and the construction and delivery of supplemental window materials for fenestration. A digital image is obtained that contains a target object dimension and a reference object dimension in the same plane. The digital image may contain a target object dimension identified by an ancillary object and a reference object dimension in different planes. Fiducial patterns on the reference and optional ancillary objects are used that are recognized by an image analysis algorithm. Information regarding a target object and its immediate surroundings is provided to an automated or semi-automated measurement process, design and manufacturing system such that customized parts are provided to end users. The digital image contains a reference object having a reference dimension and calculating a constraint dimension from the digital image based on a reference dimension. The custom part is then designed and manufactured based on a calculated constraint dimension.

Provided is a high frequency oscillating ventilator comprising a housing assembly, a linear actuator, a linear coil, a piston mounted on a pushrod, a diaphragm dividing a housing into a first and second side and having an opening formed on the second side that is fluidly connected to the patient's airway for delivering gas thereto. The linear actuator is fixedly mounted to the housing assembly and has a linear coil coaxially disposed therewithin. A pushrod supports the linear coil on the linear actuator to allow relative axially sliding therebetween. The piston is directly mounted to the diaphragm such that reciprocation thereof as effectuated by the linear coil cooperating with the linear actuator alternately produces positive and negative pressure waves in the gas in the patient's airway.

A system and method for measuring distances related to a target object depicted in an image and the construction and delivery of supplemental window materials for fenestration. A captured digital image is obtained containing a scene with a target object whose dimension is to be measured. The digital image may contain a target object dimension identified by one or more ancillary objects and a reference object in the same or different planes. Image processing is performed to find the reference object using known fiducial patterns printed on the reference object, metadata supplied by a user and / or by the detection of colored papers in the scene of the captured image. Adhering objects aid in keeping the reference object applied to an item in the scene such as a wall, while contrast objects aid the image processing to locate the reference object in low contrast reference object / background situations. Once located and measured, the reference object is used to calculate a pixel scale factor used to measure the target object dimensions. Target object dimensions are provided to an automated or semi-automated measurement process, design and manufacturing system such that customized parts are provided to end users.

An apparatus and method for dependency tracking and register file bypass controls using a scannable register file are provided. With the apparatus and method, a scannable register file array is provided and used to track the stage of any instruction in the execution unit. Every entry in the target vector is updated every cycle to stay synchronized with the instructions in the execution unit. To keep the register file array synchronized with the instructions in the execution unit, a right shift of all the data in each entry of the register file array occurs every cycle. The scan port of the register file array cells is used as the shift function.

A sensor carrier contains a flexible film supporting a plurality of functionalized sensor elements each being formed by a functional layer. The functional layers are located on the same surface of the film within a window area, A region of each of the functional layers of the sensor elements is functionalized, and one or more sensor compounds are arranged or located in the respective functionalized regions of the sensor elements.

A tiltable sunshade (12) includes a pole (111) rotatably receiving a screw rod (511) that can be rotated by operating a handle (213) to cause movement of a follower (277) in the pole (111) between a folded position, an unfolded position, and a tilted position to fold ribs (451), unfold the ribs (451), and tilt the ribs (451), respectively. The screw rod (511) has a large pitch portion (519) and a small pitch portion (517). When the follower (277) moves between the folded position and the unfolded position, the follower (277) moves along the large pitch portion (519) at a first speed. When the follower (277) moves between the unfolded position and the tilted position, the follower (277) moves along the small pitch portion (517) at a second speed smaller than the first speed.

Provided is a universal interface adapted for providing continuous positive airway pressure to a patient when the interface is used with a standard ventilator. The interface is configured to operate at a supply pressure no greater than about 120 centimeters of H2O in order to deliver pressure to the patient of up to about 15 cm of H2O at a flow rate of up to about 12 liters / minute. The universal interface may comprise an interface body having a space pair of breathing passageways intersecting a corresponding of supply passageways. Each one of the breathing passageways is comprised of a patient passageway and an exhalation passageway. Each one of the supply passageways includes a jet venturi having a taper portion. Each one of the exhalation passageways includes a taper portion which tapers outwardly along a direction from the patient passageway toward the exhalation passageway.

A sunshade (12) includes a pole (111) rotatably receiving a screw rod (295) that is can be rotated by operating a handle (213) to cause movement of a follower (277) in the pole (111) between a folded position, an unfolded position, and a tilted position. A runner (297) is mounted around the pole (111) and fixed to the follower (277) to move therewith. A pivotable member (383) is pivotably connected to a fixing member (363) fixed on an upper end (113) of the pole (111). Ribs (451) are pivotably mounted to a hub (439) fixed on the pivotable member (383). Stretchers (313) are pivotably mounted between the ribs (451) and the runner (297). The hub (439) and the ribs (451) are tilted when the pivotable member (383) is pivoted due to movement of the follower (277) from the unfolded position to the tilted position.

A system and method for measuring distances related to a target object depicted in an image and the construction and delivery of supplemental window materials for fenestration. A digital image is obtained that contains a target object dimension and a reference object dimension in the same plane. The digital image may contain a target object dimension identified by an ancillary object and a reference object dimension in different planes. Fiducial patterns on the reference and optional ancillary objects are used that are recognized by an image analysis algorithm. Information regarding a target object and its immediate surroundings is provided to an automated or semi-automated measurement process, design and manufacturing system such that customized parts are provided to end users. The digital image contains a reference object having a reference dimension and calculating a constraint dimension from the digital image based on a reference dimension. The custom part is then designed and manufactured based on a calculated constraint dimension.

A data optimization method transforms an input Data File containing an Arbitrary Order Signal Sequence into a Streamable Signal Sequence having the same or compatible format as the original input Data File. The Streamable Signal Sequence, which represents the same information as contained in the original Arbitrary Order Signal Sequence, can be sequentially processed using less memory. In one embodiment, a Data File containing a PDF (portable document format) file, i.e., an Arbitrary Order Signal Sequence document is transformed from an arbitrary order organization into a Streamable Signal Sequence organization, more suitable for printing. Reordering an Arbitrary Order Signal Sequence into a Streamable Signal Sequence reduces the memory required to print a document as compared to the same document represented by an Arbitrary Order Signal Sequence.

A three-wheel foldable stroller includes two handles, two rear legs, two front legs, and a front linking device. A lower end of each handle and an upper end of one of the front legs are releasably locked by a locking member. Each rear leg includes an upper end pivotably connected to the lower end of one of the handles and a lower end to which a rear wheel is attached. The front linking device includes a front-wheel base to which a front wheel is attached and two tubes respectively on two sides of the front-wheel base. Each tube includes an upper end connected to the lower end of one of the front legs and a lower end pivotably connected to the front-wheel base. The front legs and the tubes are pivotable inward or outward relative to the front-wheel base when the locking members are unlocked.

A latch assembly includes a base mounted to a door and a latch bolt having a latch pivotably connected to the base. The latch bolt further includes a link pivotably connected to the latch and the base. A follower plate is pivotably connected to the link, allowing pivotal movement of the follower plate and the link relative to the base and allowing relative pivotal movement between the follower plate and the link. A linking rod is coupled with the follower plate to move therewith. When the linking rod moves in a vertical direction, the follower plate moves together with the linking rod to pivot the latch between a latching position and an unlatching position. The latch assembly can be utilized as a surfaced-type or concealed-type bottom latch. After adding some parts, the latch assembly can be converted into a surfaced-type or concealed-type top latch.

A latch assembly includes a base having two sidewalls each having a positioning hole. A follower plate includes two sidewalls each having an engagement hole that is aligned with the positioning holes when the latch is in a latching position and that is not aligned with the positioning holes when the latch is in an unlatching position. Two sleeves are mounted between the sidewalls of the follower plate. An end of each sleeve is received in the engagement hole of one of the sidewalls of the follower plate. A stop having a low melting point is received in each sleeve to retain a safety pin in the sleeve. When the stops melt due to heat of a fire while the latch is in the latching position, the safety pins are moved by a spring into the positioning holes of the base to retain the latch in the latching position.

A tool box includes a body having a front end and a force-receiving portion spaced from the front end. The body further includes first and second sides and two lateral walls. The lateral walls, the front end, and the force-receiving portion are integrally formed as a single and inseparable component of the same material. The front end includes a compartment. A receiving space is defined between the lateral walls and has an opening in the second side or the force-receiving portion. A ratcheting mechanism includes a main body mounted in the body and a ratchet wheel rotatably received in the main body. The ratchet wheel is located in a quarter corner of the body adjacent to the front end and the first side. A driving groove is defined in the ratchet wheel for engaging and driving a shank to rotate. A bit-receiving rack is removably received in the receiving space.

The present invention describes color-coded medical tubes and methods of monitoring the insertion and post-insertion of the same.

An electronic torque wrench includes a body (10) having a driving portion (12; 15; 16; 17) and a shank (11) interconnected to the driving portion (12; 15; 16; 17). The shank (11) includes a first pivotal portion (112) spaced from the driving portion (12; 15; 16; 17) along a longitudinal axis (A). An object can be driven by the driving portion (12; 15; 16; 17) to rotate about a rotating axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (A). A torque sensor (32) is mounted to a detecting portion (111) of the shank (11) intermediate the first pivotal portion (112) and the driving portion (12; 15; 16; 17). A handle (20) includes a second pivotal portion (212) pivotably connected to the first pivotal portion (112). A torque display device (30) is mounted to the handle (20) and electrically connected to the torque sensor (32). The torque sensor (32) detects torque applied from the driving portion (12; 15; 16; 17) to the object and sends a signal indicative of the torque to the torque display device (30). The torque display device (30) receives the signal and displays a value of the torque.

Methods and apparatus are provided for analysis of 3-dimensional images of an optic nerve head surface topography. Topographic images of the optic nerve head may be analysed to define a topographic model fitted to the topographic image of the optic nerve head about a centre of analysis. The topographic model is defined using model morphological parameters, and the morphological parameters. In some embodiments, the morphological parameters may be used to detect nerve fibre damage or pathology, such as in the diagnosis of glaucoma.

A keyed cylinder assembly (10) includes a keyed cylinder (3) mounted in a door lock (1) and including a hollow body (31) and a cylinder plug (32) rotatably received in the hollow body (31). The cylinder plug (32) includes an annular groove (327) formed in an outer periphery (320) thereof. The keyed cylinder (3) further includes an arresting member (37) received in the hollow body (31) and having an inner end (371) received in the annular groove (327). The keyed cylinder assembly further includes a first key (4) insertable into a keyway (323) of the cylinder plug (32) to operate both a latch bolt (12) and a deadbolt (13) of the door lock (1). The keyed cylinder assembly (10) further includes a second key (5) insertable into the keyway (323) of the cylinder plug (32) to operate the latch bolt (12) only.

A system and method for measuring distances related to a target object depicted in an image and the construction and delivery of supplemental window materials for fenestration. A captured digital image is obtained containing a scene with a target object whose dimension is to be measured. The digital image may contain a target object dimension identified by one or more ancillary objects and a reference object in the same or different planes. Image processing is performed to find the reference object using known fiducial patterns printed on the reference object, metadata supplied by a user and / or by the detection of colored papers in the scene of the captured image. Adhering objects aid in keeping the reference object applied to an item in the scene such as a wall, while contrast objects aid the image processing to locate the reference object in low contrast reference object / background situations. Once located and measured, the reference object is used to calculate a pixel scale factor used to measure the target object dimensions. Target object dimensions are provided to an automated or semi-automated measurement process, design and manufacturing system such that customized parts are provided to end users.

The invention refers to a device (8) which is arranged to permit an air flow from an environment to an inner space (3) of a member (1). The device (8) comprises a passage through a wall section (2a) of said member (1). The wall section (2a) comprises a convex surface area (19) which faces said environment, wherein the passage extends through the surface area (19). In one application of the invention said member comprises a milking member (1).

A space-efficient broadband balun (20). The balun (20) includes a first mechanism (44, 80, 82, 94, 96) for receiving an input signal (52, 54) having an undesirable component. A second mechanism (50) rejects the undesirable component via a waveguide transition (50). In a specific embodiment, the undesirable component is a common mode component. The first mechanism (44) includes an input microstrip waveguide (44). The waveguide transition (50) is a single microstrip-to-slotline transition (50) from the input microstrip waveguide (44) and to a slotline (32) in a ground plane (34, 36) of the microstrip waveguide (44). The slotline (32) is terminated at a first end (38) via a wedge (40) in the ground plane (34, 46). A second end (42) of the slotline (32) provides an output of the balun (20). The input signal (52, 54) includes a first input signal (52) and a second input signal (54), which are input at opposite ends (38, 42) of the input microstrip waveguide (44). The first input signal (52) and the second input signal (54) have a desired differential mode component and an undesired common mode component.

A universal joint includes a pair of yoke members each having a pair of spaced arms. A coupler is pivotably coupled with the arms of the yoke members to allow the yoke members to respectively pivot about two pivot axes perpendicular to each other. Each arm includes two mutually facing inner faces and an intermediate face interconnected between the inner faces. Each arm further includes a pair of opposite lateral sides between which one of the inner faces extends. A recess is formed between each lateral side of each arm and one of the inner faces of one of the arms. The recesses of the arms of one of the yoke members allow entrance of the arms of the other yoke member.

A socket includes a coupling end coupled with and driven by a driving tool and a driving end for engaging with a fastener to be driven. The driving end includes a peripheral wall portion having six inner faces on an inner periphery thereof for coupling with and driving the fastener A recessed portion is formed between a pair of inner faces adjacent to each other. The peripheral wall portion firther includes six concave outer faces on an outer periphery thereof and respectively opposite to the inner faces. A convex gripping portion is formed between a pair of concave outer faces adjacent to each other. The concave outer faces and the convex gripping portions form a non-smooth outer periphery of the peripheral wall portion to allow firm grip by a user.

The present invention relates to a node in an Internet Multimedia Subsystem, IMS, adapted to carry Session Initiated Protocol, SIP, traffic between inviting and invited users, comprising means for distributing at least one address from where an SIP based application, required for a communication between the users, wherein the type of communication is defined in the invitation form the inviting user, can be downloaded. The node comprises means for including the at least one address from where the SIP based application can be downloaded into a SIP message from the inviting user to the invited user, wherein the SIP message is associated with the invitation for immediate communication via the required application. The present invention also relates to a method in an IMS for distributing the at least one address from where an SIP based application can be downloaded.

A lock (20) includes an operational device (35) having a disc (112) mounted to an inner side (16) of a door (10). A sleeve (70) is rotatably received in the disc (112) and includes an axial hole (78) having non-circular cross sections that are not changed after rotating 180°. A linking rod (106) includes an inner end (110) engaged in a hole (24) of a drive member (22) in a case (21) mounted in the door (10). A cover (58) is mounted around the disc (112) and includes a pivot hole (64). A handle (38) includes a pivotal portion (40) and a drive portion (42) formed on an end face of the pivotal portion (40). The drive portion (42) has cross sections the same as the axial hole (78) of the sleeve (70). The pivotal portion is (40) pivotably received in the pivot hole (64) of the cover (58). The drive portion (42) is engaged in the axial hole (78) of the sleeve (70).