Abstract:
A device for assisting to secure a bridge support bracket to a beam, the device comprising: a support frame, a hook to secure the support frame to the beam, a clamp to grasp and hold the bracket, and a pivot axle to pivotally connect the clamp to the support frame. With this device, a bridge builder can use the clamp to grasp and hold the bridge support bracket, and then pivot the clamp and support bracket relative to the beam.
Abstract:
An optical system providing a “living camo”, a color and form changing camouflage achieved from a substantially planar transparent base film substrate having a first side and a second side, with the first side having an optical surface composed of an array of optical micro-lenses, and with the second side having a colorized camouflage pattern, such that the lens array on the first side interacts with the colorized camouflage pattern on the second side to exhibit a color and or form change when viewed from the first side at differing angles, and a method of manufacture same.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a method of challenging an incoming call to a called party based on predetermined call challenge rules. The call challenge rules may include challenging a calling party when an incoming call falls within a call challenge time window of the local time of the called party. A method may include determining the local time of the called party, announcing the local time to the calling party, and prompting the calling party whether to ring the ringer of the called party or be routed to voicemail.
Abstract:
A layer of metal is cast on a surface of a metal backing and while the cast metal is still molten, a varying electromagnetic force is generated along an edge of the strip which induces electric currents in the molten metal. The resulting mechanical force exerted in the molten metal is such that the metal is restrained from flowing to the edge of the strip.
Abstract:
A device for attachment to a bridge support bracket is adapted to be connected to an end of a support bracket horizontal component and to an end of a support bracket vertical component. The device comprises a support adapted to be attached to the end of the horizontal component, a sliding tube adapted to be attached to the end of the vertical component, and a mounting tube attached to the support for mounting the sliding for sliding movement relative to the support. A slot is in the side of the mounting tube, and a nub is attached to the sliding tube and extends through the slot. The nub has a threaded opening therein, and a threaded rod extends through and engages the threaded opening, the threaded rod being mounted for rotation but not vertical movement relative to the support, for moving the vertical piece vertically relative to the support.
Abstract:
A device for assisting to secure a bridge support bracket to a beam, the device comprising: a support frame, a hook to secure the support frame to the beam, a clamp to grasp and hold the bracket, and a pivot axle to pivotally connect the clamp to the support frame. With this device, a bridge builder can use the clamp to grasp and hold the bridge support bracket, and then pivot the clamp and support frame relative to the support frame.
Abstract:
A thin film containing a lens array on at least a portion of the surface consisting of a multilayered transparent polymer substrate exhibiting good flexibility and superior thermo-mechanical resistance to tension, heat, and humidity conditions wherein the total thickness of the thin film is at least half the focal length of the lens array.
Abstract:
A spoke-mounted, motion-activated light rod having a transparent column-shaped portion with irregularly spaced voids therein. An end cap has a receiving well for receiving an end of the transparent column and an attachment clip for attachment to a spoke during use. A body providing a component compartment has a rod receiving portion having a second receiving well for receiving an end of the transparent column and an attachment stem extending outwardly from the back having a spoke slot in axial alignment with the attachment clip of the end cap for receiving the spoke. The rod receiving portion has a light source compartment in axial alignment with the second receiving well for receiving an LED within the light source compartment that is cyclically activated by a motion-actuated switch. Illumination from the LED illuminates the transparent column and deflects off the voids therein.
Abstract:
An electric motor includes a Cockcroft ring for producing a magnetic field having lines of flux extending in a first direction through an air gap. A disc capable of at least two-dimensional motion in a plane relative to the Cockcroft ring provides a plurality of conductive paths, each path having a segment that extends through the magnetic field in a second direction so that interaction with an electric current passing through a particular segment produces a thrust force acting on the disc via that segment. A multiphase toroid shaped transformer induces electric currents to flow in the conductive paths and thus through the corresponding segments. The direction and magnitude of the respective thrust forces and thus the motion of the disc relative to the Cockcroft ring can be controlled by varying the magnitude and/or phase relationship of the electric currents flowing through the segments.
Abstract:
An electric motor 10.sub.vi includes a Cockcroft ring 12 for producing a magnetic field having lines of flux extending in the first direction through an air gap 18. A disc 14 capable of at least two dimensional motion in a plane relative to the Cockcroft ring 12 provides a plurality of conductive paths C.sub.A -C.sub.E. Each path C.sub.A -C.sub.E has a segment 16.sub.A -16.sub.E respectively that extends through the magnetic field in a second direction so that interaction with an electric current passing through a particular segment 16.sub.A -16.sub.E, produces a thrust force acting on the disc 14 via that segment 16.sub.A -16.sub.E. A multi phase toroid shaped transformer 40 induces electric currents to flow in the paths C.sub.A -C.sub.E and thus through the corresponding segments 16.sub.A -16.sub.E. One of the segments, for example 16.sub.A is located relative to a second segment for example 16.sub.E, so that their respective thrust forces do not lie in the same axis. This ensures that the thrust forces produced are able to provide the two dimensional motion in a plane. The direction and magnitude of the respective thrust forces and thus the motion of the disc 14 relative to the Cockcroft ring 12 can be controlled by varying the magnitude and/or phase relationship of the electric currents flowing through the segments 16.sub.A,-16.sub.E.