Author: claimsbot

1. An oil reclamation system, which comprises:
at least one reclamation apparatus, said reclamation apparatus including a container, a portable receptacle configured to fit within said container and dimensioned to hold a volume of oil sufficient to perform an oil change on a vehicle, and having a dispenser attached thereto, and a cover releasably secured to said container.
2. The oil reclamation system according to claim 1 wherein said portable receptacle includes a flexible bag.
3. The oil reclamation system according to claim 1 including threaded means for releasably securing said cover to said container.
4. The oil reclamation system according to claim 1 including first and second reclamation apparatii connected to each other in side by side relation.
5. The oil reclamation system according to claim 4 wherein said first reclamation apparatus includes at least one attachment rail adjacent an outer wall portion of said container and said second reclamation apparatus includes at least one attachment groove adjacent an outer wall portion of said container for receiving said at least one attachment rail to connect said containers of said first and second oil reclamation apparatii.
6. The oil reclamation system according to claim 5 wherein said first reclamation apparatus further includes at least one attachment groove adjacent an outer wall portion of said container and said second reclamation apparatus includes at least one attachment rail adjacent an outer wall portion of said container.
7. The oil reclamation system according to claim 1 including first and second reclamation apparatii arranged in vertical stacked relation.
8. The oil reclamation system according to claim 7 wherein said container of said first reclamation apparatii includes a recessed portion adapted to accommodate at least said cover of said second reclamation apparatii when in said vertical stacked relation of said first and second reclamation apparatii.
9. The oil reclamation system according to claim 1 wherein said portable receptacle includes a volume of oil sufficient to perform an oil change on a vehicle.
10. The oil reclamation system according to claim 1 including an expandable bladder associated with said cover and adapted to expand from an initial condition to an expanded condition to secure said cover to said container in substantial fluid tight relation therewith.
11. The oil reclamation system according to claim 10 including comprising a pump positioned adjacent said cover, said pump adapted to deliver fluids to the expandable bladder to cause expansion to the expanded condition thereof.
12. The oil reclamation system according to claim 11 wherein said pump is a manually operated pump.
13. The oil reclamation system according to claim 11 including a relief valve in fluid communication with said expandable bladder.
14. An oil reclamation apparatus, which comprises:
a container being expandable from a contracted transport condition to an expanded in use condition, said container defining an internal chamber when in said expanded condition for accommodating a volume of oil;
at least one handle mounted to said container and adapted to facilitate maneuvering of said container from said contracted position to said expanded position; and
a cover releasably mounted to said container to enclose said internal chamber.
15. The oil reclamation apparatus according to claim 14 wherein said handle is contained within said outer boundary of said container.
16. The oil reclamation apparatus according to claim 14 including a valve in fluid communication with said internal chamber of said container, said valve permitting release of gaseous media from said internal chamber.
17. The oil reclamation apparatus according to claim 14 wherein said container defines a hinge in an outer wall portion thereof, whereby wall portions adjacent said hinge are adapted to pivot upon movement of said container to said expanded condition thereof.
18. A liquid reclamation apparatus which comprises:
a container;
a portable receptacle receivable within said container and dimensioned to accommodate a volume of oil sufficient to perform an oil change on a vehicle; and
a cover releasably mounted to said container, said cover being attached to said portable receptacle whereby removal of said cover from said container causes corresponding removal of said portable receptacle.
19. The liquid reclamation apparatus according to claim 18 wherein said cover is releasably mounted to said container via a threaded connection.
20. The oil reclamation apparatus according to claim 18 wherein said cover includes a dispenser port.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1-5. (canceled)
6. A device for processing signals detected by a set of n neutron detectors, the device comprising:
n switches each including an input and an output, each switch receiving, on its input, a detected signal coming from a different detector, outputs of the n switches being linked to each other; and
a clock generator including a clock circuit and a sequential counter controlled by the clock circuit and configured to deliver a plurality of pulse series, each pulse series of the plurality of pulse series constituting a control signal of a different switch, the pulses of any two pulse series of the plurality of pulse series being disjointed.
7. The device according to claim 6, further comprising means for widening the width of pulses of at least one first pulse series relative to the width of pulses of at least one second pulse series.
8. The device according to claim 6, further comprising means for insulating the switches against a high supply DC voltage of the neutron detectors.
9. A device for controllingcommanding a nuclear reactor core which includes a plurality of neutron detectors, comprising a device for processing the detected signals according to claim 6.
10. A device for controllingcommanding a nuclear reactor core which includes a plurality of neutron detectors, comprising a device for processing the detected signals according to claim 7.
11. A device for controllingcommanding a nuclear reactor core which includes a plurality of neutron detectors, comprising a device for processing the detected signals according to claim 8.
12. The device for controllingcommanding a reactor core according to claim 9, wherein the neutron detectors are fission chambers.
13. The device for controllingcommanding a reactor core according to claim 10, wherein the neutron detectors are fission chambers.
14. The device for controllingcommanding a reactor core according to claim 11, wherein the neutron detectors are fission chambers.

1. A method of communication between a host device and a peripheral device, comprising:
establishing a first connection between the host device and the peripheral device, the first connection allowing unidirectional transfer of data from the peripheral device to the host device;
establishing a second connection between the host device and the peripheral device, the second connection allowing bidirectional transfer of data between the peripheral device and the host device;
receiving data from the peripheral device over the first connection; and
sending data to the peripheral device over the second connection.
2. The method of claim 1 further comprising receiving over the first connection, a request to launch an enhanced application, the enhanced application configured to receive input data from the peripheral device and further configured to send output data to the peripheral device.
3. The method of claim 2 further comprising responsive to receiving the request to launch the enhanced application, establishing the second connection between the host device and the peripheral device.
4. The method of claim 1 further comprising sending, to the peripheral device over the second connection, a command for causing the peripheral device to mute the first connection, the muting causing the peripheral device to stop sending data over the unidirectional connection.
5. The method of claim 1 further comprising receiving, over the second connection, a request to launch a standard application, the standard application configured to receive input data from the peripheral device.
6. The method of claim 5 further comprising responsive to receiving the request to launch the standard application, sending, to the peripheral device over the second connection, a command for causing the peripheral device to unmute the first connection.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the first connection is configured to follow a Human Interface Device (HID) protocol.
8. A computer program product stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of a host device and comprising computer-readable instructions for execution by a processor of the host device, the instructions when executed by the processor causing the host device to:
establish a first connection between the host device and the peripheral device, the first connection allowing unidirectional transfer of data from the peripheral device to the host device;
establish a second connection between the host device and the peripheral device, the second connection allowing bidirectional transfer of data between the peripheral device and the host device;
receive data from the peripheral device over the first connection; and
send data to the peripheral device over the second connection.
9. The computer program product of claim 8 further comprising instructions for receiving over the first connection, a request to launch an enhanced application, the enhanced application configured to receive input data from the peripheral device and further configured to send output data to the peripheral device.
10. The computer program product of claim 9 further comprising instructions for responsive to receiving the request to launch the enhanced application, establishing the second connection between the host device and the peripheral device.
11. The computer program product of claim 8 further comprising instructions for sending, to the peripheral device over the second connection, a command for causing the peripheral device to mute the first connection, the muting causing the peripheral device to stop sending data over the unidirectional connection.
12. The computer program product of claim 8 further comprising instructions for receiving, over the second connection, a request to launch a standard application, the standard application configured to receive input data from the peripheral device.
13. The computer program product of claim 12 further comprising instructions for responsive to receiving the request to launch the standard application, sending, to the peripheral device over the second connection, a command for causing the peripheral device to unmute the first connection.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

What is claimed is:

1. A lift tube support bracket comprising:
a central circular opening configured to support a lift tube;
a top rectangular plate positioned substantially tangential to said central circular opening;
a rear rectangular plate positioned substantially tangential to said central circular opening, said rectangular plate substantially perpendicular to said top rectangular plate;
an angled ledge configured to support a fabric mounting spline, said angled ledge including at least one of a first ledge wall, a second ledge wall, and a third ledge wall; and
a circular clamp for receiving a spacer support, said circular clamp positioned opposite said angled ledge, said circular clamp including a clamp opening along a portion said circular clamp, said clamp opening configured to receive said spacer support, said clamp opening including an upper plate and a lower plate.
2. A support bracket according to claim 1, wherein the perimeter of said top rectangular plate comprises protrusions for use in slidably engaging a support bracket housing.
3. A support bracket according to claim 2, wherein said rear rectangular plate comprises protrusions for use in slidably engaging a support bracket housing.
4. A support bracket according to claim 3, wherein at least one of said top rectangular plate and said rear rectangular plate are configured to attach to a housing using at least one of an adhesive, a snap, a screw, as nail.
5. A support bracket according to claim 4, wherein said clamp upper plate comprises an aperture for guiding a lift cord, said aperture positioned such that said lift cord may be guided tangentially to said central circular opening.
6. A support bracket according to claim 5, wherein said first ledge wall, said second ledge wall, and said third ledge wall substantially form a three-sided rectangular shaped structure, said three-sided rectangular shaped structure configured to receive said mounting spline, wherein said third ledge wall is substantially parallel to said first ledge wall, said first ledge wall positioned substantially tangential to said central circular opening.
7. A lifting sleeve comprising:
a first end and a second end, wherein the circumference of said first end is greater than the circumference of said second end;
an open passageway between said first and second end configured to receive a lift tube;
a contour surface extending from said first end to said second end, said contour surface forming a concave arcuate continuous surface;
a shoulder positioned circumferentially about said first end.
8. A lifting sleeve according to claim 7, wherein said first end is configured to abut against a lift tube support bracket.
9. A lifting sleeve according to claim 8, wherein said lifting sleeve shoulder is configured to abut flush against a lift tube support bracket.
10. A lifting sleeve according to claim 9, wherein said contour surface is configured to receive a lift cord at a portion of said contour surface, said lift cord forming at least a first and second winding, said lift cord supporting a sheet material characterized by a sheet material weight.
11. A lifting sleeve according to claim 10, wherein said lifting sleeve shoulder is configured to abut against a side of the lift cord nearest said first end, said lifting sleeve shoulder configured to abut against said first winding and said second winding consecutively.
12. A lifting sleeve according to claim 11, wherein said second winding abuts against said first winding, said first and second winding remaining substantially unstacked.
13. A lifting sleeve according to claim 12, wherein said sheet material weight exerts at least a downward force on said lift cord, said downward force translating to said second winding, said second winding exerting at least a tangential force on said first winding, said tangential force directed tangentially to said contour surface, said tangential force causing said first winding to traverse said contour surface from said lifting sleeve shoulder to a position nearer to said second circular end.
14. A lifting sleeve according to claim 13, wherein said second winding is guided from said contour surface to said aperture permitting said first winding to abut against said shoulder.
15. A system for winding a lift cord comprising:
at least a first support bracket and a second support bracket configured to support a lift tube which receives a first lifting sleeve and a second liffing sleeve, said first and second support brackets including a lift cord guide;
a first and second lift cord;
a first and second lifting sleeve, said first and second lifting sleeve comprising a first end, a second end, a shoulder positioned circumferentially about said first end, a contour surface extending from said first end to said second end, said contour surface forming a concave arcuate continuous surface, said first lift cord being guided by said first lift cord guide onto said first lifting sleeve, said second lift cord being guided by said second lift cord guide onto said second lifting sleeve; and
a winding tube, said winding tube configured to uniformly wind said first lift cord onto said first lifting sleeve, and said second lift cord onto said second lifting sleeve.
16. A system according to claim 15, wherein said lift tube support bracket further comprises:
an opening for supporting a lift tube;
a top rectangular plate positioned substantially tangential to said opening;
a rear rectangular plate positioned substantially tangential to said opening, said rectangular plate substantially perpendicular to said top rectangular plate;
an angled ledge configured to support a fabric mounting spline, said angled ledge including at least one of a first ledge wall, a second ledge wall, and a third ledge wall; and
a clamp for receiving a spacer support, said clamp positioned opposite said angled ledge, said clamp including a clamp opening along a portion of said clamp, said clamp opening configured to receive said spacer support, said clamp opening including an upper plate and a lower plate.
17. A system for winding a lift cord comprising:
a support bracket, said support bracket comprising an opening configured to support a lift tube, at least one of a top and rear rectangular plate including protrusions for slidably engaging a bracket housing, an angled ledge including at least one of a first ledge wall, second ledge wall, and a third ledge wall, a clamp for removably receiving a spacer support, said clamp including a clamp opening along a portion of said clamp, said clamp opening including an upper plate and a lower plate, said upper plate including an aperture for guiding a lift cord; and
a lifting sleeve positioned in abutment to said central circular opening.
18. A method for winding a lift cord, including the steps of:
providing a support bracket including an angled ledge configured to support supporting a fabric mounting spline, a clamp for removably receiving a support spacer, the clamp including an upper plate with aperture for guiding a lift cord;
abuting the support bracket against a lifting sleeve, the lifting sleeve including a first end with a circumferentially positioned shoulder, a second end of lesser circumference than the first end, and a contour surface forming a concave arcuate continuous surface from the first end to the second end;
aligning the aperature to the portion of the lifting sleeve nearest the circumferentially positioned shoulder;
affixing a lift cord to the contour surface wherein the lift cord abuts the portion of the shoulder nearest the second end;
guiding the lift cord from the aperture to the contour surface;
winding the lift cord onto the lifting sleeve permitting the lift cord to form a first winding, wherein the first winding abuts the portion of the shoulder nearest the second circular end;
winding the lift cord onto the lifting sleeve permitting the lift cord to form a second winding, the second winding exerting at least a tangential force on the first winding, the tangential force being directed from the circumferential shoulder and tangential to the contour surface, the tangential force contributing to the movement of the first winding nearer to the second end permitting the second winding to lie flush against the contour surface.
19. A method according to claim 18 further including the steps of winding the second winding from the contour surface, the second winding being guided from the contour surface to the aperture, permitting the first winding to abut against a portion of the circumferential shoulder.