Aspects of the invention relate to a programmable device with a template removably attached thereto. The template contains programming descriptors written in the preferred language of the consumer. As a result, the market for such programmable devices is not restricted based on the preferred language of the consumer.

A subsea template is installed by a method which includes the steps of securing the template in a position beneath the deck of a semi-submersible drilling vessel, moving the semi-submersible drilling vessel to an appropriate offshore site and subsequently lowering the template from the semi-submersible to the sea bed. In addition, at least three anchorage templates may be loaded onto one or both of the pontoons of the semi-submersible drilling vessel at its original position and are subsequently...

A process for the production of lettering or symbol templates by production of symbol cut-outs in a template sheet consisting of thermoplastic plastic, characterized by forcing the cut-out portions of the symbols in a shaping or forging step, and subsequently cutting off the protruding forced-out portions.

The support device for cutting templates comprises a panel (2) with an essentially rectangular shape and presenting along the longitudinal sides respective raised rims (3) that serve as guides for sliding it into a cutting machine. The longitudinal rims (3) are fitted with an edge (4) that is folded towards the center of the panel (2), presenting the respective bevels (5) at the opposite ends in the corners. The panel (2) has a front rim (6) produced by folding the same panel (2) in a single pie...

Templates for simultaneously setting a number of toggle switches in a row such as during bootstrap loading of a computer. An elongated rectangular template having a series of teeth extending inwardly toward the computer panel is movable upward and downward with one end in slidable contact with a guide bar for positioning the template relative to the computer panel. Moving the template upward with the teeth under the handles sets a preselected group of switches to the IN position and, conversely,...

A method and apparatus for forming machine tool templates of plastic or ceramic materials by pouring such material, in a liquid state, into a compartment partially formed by a thin strip of sheet metal positioned by dowels which are prepositioned in the bed of the mold. As the poured material solidifies, that portion adjacent the thin strip of metal is molded into the shape of the desired template surface.

Construction templates, as well as methods of use that employ construction templates, are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise construction specifications printed on substantially dimensionally stable material. Functions of the construction templates include, but are not limited to, (i) indicating the substantially exact locations for installing building components, (ii) protecting floors and other building components from water or weather damage during building construction,...

By means of a laser beam, a lacquer layer lying on the surface of a hollow, cylindrical, rotating metal screen is eroded in predetermined pattern regions. The erosion of the lacquer layer within the pattern region takes place with the laser beam continuously energized. The laser beam is deenergized at the end of each respective pattern region within a time interval of 12 .mu.s to 30 .mu.s. Radiation reflected back at the metal screen into the laser beam path is coupled out from the laser beam pa...

A method and system for enabling a user to import a user-defined graphics edit into at least one template, the method including the steps of selecting, by the user, at least one first editable object, editing, by the user, at least part of the at least one first editable object, thereby producing a user-defined graphics edit, saving the user-defined graphics edit, selecting, by the user, a template containing at least one second editable object; and applying at least part of the user-defined gra...

A lipid bilayer on a nano-template comprising a nanotube or nanowire and a lipid bilayer around the nanotube or nanowire. One embodiment provides a method of fabricating a lipid bilayer on a nano-template comprising the steps of providing a nanotube or nanowire and forming a lipid bilayer around the polymer cushion. One embodiment provides a protein pore in the lipid bilayer. In one embodiment the protein pore is sensitive to specific agents.